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103 Northrup St, Dows, IA 50071 Property Records

Wright County property record for 103 Northrup St, Dows, IA 50071

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,052 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$8,500 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$724 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Mortgage
Feb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-36-228-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-36-228-002

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area216 sqft
Unfinished Basement221 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,052 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address103 NORTHRUP ST
CityDOWS
StateIA
Zip50071-7713
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 4 BLOCK 8 ORIG
Legal SubdivisionDOWS ORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1181
Census Tract680400

Owner

Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 86, DOWS, IA 50071-0086
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
UNITED BANK & TRUST CO
Feb 17, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017325
Deed Book / Page2017 / 325
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Property Address103 NORTHRUP ST, DOWS, IA 50071-7713
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000002313
DateOct 29, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000002313
Instrument0000018-2313
Lender
NameUNITED BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2017
Property Address103 NORTHRUP ST, DOWS, IA 50071-7713
Document Number2017/0325
Book / Page2017 / 0325
Instrument DateJan 19, 2017
Instrument17-0325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWright County
MunicipalityDows City
Unified School DistrictClarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$51,400 (-) Land $6,500 Building $44,900$51,400 (-) Land $6,500 Building $44,900
2025$724.00 (-20.26%) Homeowner's exemption$51,400 (-19.06%) Land $6,500 Building $44,900$51,400 (-19.06%) Land $6,500 Building $44,900
2024$908.00 (-0.87%)
2023$63,500 (+19.81%) Land $3,900 Building $59,600$63,500 (+19.81%) Land $3,900 Building $59,600
2022$916.00 Homeowner's exemption$53,000 Land $3,900 Building $49,100
2021$53,000 Land $3,900 Building $49,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOWS WATER SUPPLY
serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Windstream
DSL		200 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, WMTel.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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