Emmet County property record for 117 Beech St, Ringsted, IA 50578
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $910 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1221206009 |
| Primary APN | 1221206009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 856 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 856 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 117 BEECH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RINGSTED |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50578-5018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 LOT 6 ALL LOT 7 BLK 2 LILLARDS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | LILLARDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DENMARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1139 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
117 Beech St is held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 330TH ST, WODEN, IA 50484-8533 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082279 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 2016/00977 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Beech St was $910, up 20.7% 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 | $910.00 (+20.69%) | $56,000 (-) Land $7,900 Building $48,100 | $56,000 (-) Land $7,900 Building $48,100 |
| 2025 | $754.00 | $56,000 Land $7,900 Building $48,100 | $56,000 Land $7,900 Building $48,100 |
| 2024 | $754.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,800 (+37.1%) Land $6,300 Building $32,500 | $38,800 Land $6,300 Building $32,500 | |
| 2022 | $602.00 | $28,300 Land $6,300 Building $22,000 | |
| 2021 | $28,300 Land $6,300 Building $22,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Beech 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 Beech 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independent Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink.
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