Linn County property record for 1205 Vista Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 3.45 acres (150,717 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,598 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 18312-03004-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18312-03004-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 150,717 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 548 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 254 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1205 VISTA RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 IRR SUR NE NW-EX S 3CH E 10CH & EX VAVRAS 1ST & EX N 330.5 (MEAS ON W LN)W OF VAVRAS 1ST (EX W60 FT THEREOF) |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 82 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAVRAS 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 39, ELY, IA 52227-0039 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | College Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446,900 (-) Land $52,300 Building $394,600 | $446,900 (-) Land $52,300 Building $394,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,598.00 | $446,900 (+5.2%) Land $52,300 Building $394,600 | $446,900 (+5.2%) Land $52,300 Building $394,600 |
| 2024 | $6,598.00 (+10.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $424,800 Land $52,300 Building $372,500 | $424,800 Land $52,300 Building $372,500 | |
| 2022 | $5,950.00 |
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 May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1990–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 77% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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