Kossuth County property record for 1208 E Elm St, Algona, IA 50511
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-01-327-002 |
| Primary APN | 22-01-327-002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1208 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALGONA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50511-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 159 CALLS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | CALLS ADD |
| Legal Block | 159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KOSSUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGONA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
1208 E Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Kossuth County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 E ELM ST, ALGONA, IA 50511-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KOSSUTH IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1208 E ELM ST, ALGONA, IA 50511-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000002246 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 2246 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 E ELM ST, ALGONA, IA 50511-2007 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 E Elm St was $1,518 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Kossuth County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Algona City |
| County | Kossuth County |
| Unified School District | Algona Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,518.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,628 Land $19,008 Building $102,620 | |
| 2024 | $1,473.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,634 Land $16,474 Building $94,160 | $110,634 Land $16,474 Building $94,160 | |
| 2021 | $1,587.00 | $121,628 Land $19,008 Building $102,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 E Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 19, 2018 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 1208 E Elm 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves 5,487 people · EPA ID IA5502015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Algona Municipal Utilities Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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