Emmet County property record for 117 3rd St, Ringsted, IA 50578
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 884 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $460 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1221255008 |
| Primary APN | 1221255008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,840 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 117 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | RINGSTED |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50578-5013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF OUT LOT D-5 RINGSTED |
| Legal Subdivision | OUTLOT D RINGSTED |
| Legal Lot Number | D-5 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DENMARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1145 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
117 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 3RD ST, RINGSTED, IA 50578-5013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201100486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 3rd St was $460 with a homeowner's exemption, up 37.7% from the year before.
Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Emmet County |
| Municipality | Ringsted City |
| Unified School District | North Union Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $460.00 (+37.72%) | $39,200 (-) Land $6,700 Building $32,500 | $39,200 (-) Land $6,700 Building $32,500 |
| 2025 | $334.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,200 Land $6,700 Building $32,500 | $39,200 Land $6,700 Building $32,500 |
| 2024 | $324.00 | ||
| 2023 | $26,900 (+6.32%) Land $5,400 Building $21,500 | $26,900 Land $5,400 Building $21,500 | |
| 2022 | $350.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,300 Land $5,400 Building $19,900 | |
| 2021 | $25,300 Land $5,400 Building $19,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 3rd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | RINGSTED WATER SUPPLY serves 365 people · EPA ID IA3275087 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independent Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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