Wright County property record for 103 W Train St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $332 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-36-234-005 |
| Primary APN | 12-36-234-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,168 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 103 W TRAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-7717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 60' OF LOT 1 & 14' X 132' E OF SAME BLOCK 3 ESK |
| Legal Subdivision | ESKRIDGES ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1193 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 W TRAIN ST, DOWS, IA 50071-7717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20071386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 1386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wright County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,400 (-) Land $7,300 Building $22,100 | $29,400 (-) Land $7,300 Building $22,100 | |
| 2025 | $332.00 (-31.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,400 (-24.42%) Land $7,300 Building $22,100 | $29,400 (-24.42%) Land $7,300 Building $22,100 |
| 2024 | $488.00 (-2.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $38,900 (+18.24%) Land $4,400 Building $34,500 | $38,900 (+18.24%) Land $4,400 Building $34,500 | |
| 2022 | $498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,900 Land $4,400 Building $28,500 | |
| 2021 | $32,900 Land $4,400 Building $28,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, WMTel.
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