Shelby County property record for 104 3rd St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,612 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832200015011 |
| Primary APN | 832200015011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,612 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 104 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN EX N 75' LTS 1 & 2 & ALL LT 3 BLK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEFIANCE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 236, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 104 3RD ST, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3033 |
| Document Number | 0020260250 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 236, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0236 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,996.00 (-4.22%) | $162,042 (-) Land $8,210 Building $153,832 | $162,042 (-) Land $8,210 Building $153,832 |
| 2025 | $2,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,042 (+4.98%) Land $8,210 Building $153,832 | $162,042 (+4.98%) Land $8,210 Building $153,832 |
| 2024 | $2,084.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,351 (+23.08%) Land $8,210 Building $146,141 | $154,351 (+23.08%) Land $8,210 Building $146,141 | |
| 2022 | $2,022.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,406 Land $8,210 Building $117,196 | |
| 2021 | $125,406 Land $8,210 Building $117,196 |
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 June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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