Wright County property record for 1209 Central Ave E, Clarion, IA 50525
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,696 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.708 acres (30,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,500 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-31-479-011 |
| Primary APN | 07-31-479-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,696 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,926 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,840 sqft (0.708 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1209 CENTRAL AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CLARION |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50525-1703 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | S 274.85' OF W 154.4' OF LOT 1 EXC W 39' OF S 183' SE SE 31-92-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 680300 |
1209 Central Ave E, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 N CADWELL AVE, EAGLE GROVE, IA 50533-1741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024818 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 818 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1209 CENTRAL AVE E, CLARION, IA 50525-1703 |
| Document Number | 2020/1223 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 1223 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-1223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $103.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2360 LAKE VIEW DR, AMES, IA 50010-9454 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 Central Ave E was $2,338, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Clarion City |
| County | Wright County |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,600 (-3.06%) Land $35,400 Building $91,200 | $126,600 (-3.06%) Land $35,400 Building $91,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,338.00 (+5.13%) | $130,600 Land $35,400 Building $95,200 | $130,600 Land $35,400 Building $95,200 |
| 2024 | $2,224.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,100 (+18.59%) Land $42,400 Building $80,700 | $123,100 Land $42,400 Building $80,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,356.00 | $103,800 Land $42,400 Building $61,400 | |
| 2021 | $103,800 Land $42,400 Building $61,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1209 Central Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
The area around 1209 Central Ave E 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 |
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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 | CLARION WATER SUPPLY serves 2,810 people · EPA ID IA9909031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) 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 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comm 1 Connects Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, WMTel.
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