Wright County property record for 114 E Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,621 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,952 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-36-239-008 |
| Primary APN | 12-36-239-008 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,621 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,741 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| 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 | 114 E ELLSWORTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 5 ORIG |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DOWS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1203 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
114 E Ellsworth St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2014.
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 E ELLSWORTH ST, DOWS, IA 50071-7769 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141262 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 1262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Property Address | 114 E ELLSWORTH ST, DOWS, IA 50071 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02020/1621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2020/1621 |
| Instrument | 20-1621 |
| Name | UNITED BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 114 E Ellsworth St was $1,952, up 19.3% from the year before.
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 | $109,200 (-) Land $1,100 Building $108,100 | $109,200 (-) Land $1,100 Building $108,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,952.00 (+19.32%) | $109,200 Land $1,100 Building $108,100 | $109,200 Land $1,100 Building $108,100 |
| 2024 | $1,636.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,000 (+22.14%) Land $1,100 Building $94,900 | $96,000 Land $1,100 Building $94,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,632.00 | $78,600 Land $1,100 Building $77,500 | |
| 2021 | $78,600 Land $1,100 Building $77,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 114 E Ellsworth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 114 E Ellsworth St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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