Wright County property record for 106 E Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,741 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $292 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-36-239-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-36-239-004 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,741 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,741 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 2,684 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 106 E ELLSWORTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLOCK 5 ORIG |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN DOWS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1203 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 CENTRAL AVE E, CLARION, IA 50525-1411 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001252 |
| 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 | $32,300 (-) Land $1,100 Building $31,200 | $32,300 (-) Land $1,100 Building $31,200 | |
| 2025 | $292.00 | $32,300 (+88.89%) Land $1,100 Building $31,200 | $32,300 (+88.89%) Land $1,100 Building $31,200 |
| 2024 | $292.00 (+33.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $17,100 (+62.86%) Land $1,100 Building $16,000 | $17,100 (+62.86%) Land $1,100 Building $16,000 | |
| 2022 | $218.00 | $10,500 Land $1,100 Building $9,400 | |
| 2021 | $10,500 Land $1,100 Building $9,400 |
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 |
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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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