Palo Alto County property record for 103 N Elder Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 989 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,132 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 620002018010 |
| Primary APN | 620002018010 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 989 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 103 N ELDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAETTINGER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51342-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDN. LOT 1 BLOCK 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO GRAETTINGER |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
103 N Elder Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 36 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 103 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1006 |
| Document Number | 0002025/36 |
| Book / Page | 2025 / 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025 0036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $98.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 103 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1006 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 103 N Elder Ave was $1,132 with exemptions applied.
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Municipality | Graettinger City |
| Unified School District | Graettinger-Terril Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,132.00 | $77,410 (-) Land $5,280 Building $72,130 | $77,410 (-) Land $5,280 Building $72,130 |
| 2025 | $1,132.00 (+46.25%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $77,410 Land $5,280 Building $72,130 | $77,410 Land $5,280 Building $72,130 |
| 2024 | $774.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,590 (+25.97%) Land $3,520 Building $62,070 | $65,590 Land $3,520 Building $62,070 | |
| 2022 | $852.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,070 Land $3,520 Building $48,550 | |
| 2021 | $52,070 Land $3,520 Building $48,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 103 N Elder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 103 N Elder Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRAETTINGER MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 897 people · EPA ID IA7445096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, Northwest Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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