Poweshiek County property record for 1217 1st Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,605 sqft · built 1838 |
| Lot Size | 0.568 acres (24,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0797800 |
| Primary APN | 0797800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,605 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1838 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1838 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,750 sqft (0.568 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Deck Area | 124 sqft |
| Patio Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1217 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GRINNELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50112-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRINNELL LOTS 11 & 12 BLOCK 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRINNELL |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRINNELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 370400 |
1217 1st Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 282, VICTOR, IA 52347-0282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1217 1ST AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2423 |
| Document Number | 0202001159 |
| Map Reference | MB 75 PG 366 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 PHILLIPS BLVD, 425, EWING, NJ 08618-1430 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1681 CC AVE, VICTOR, IA 52347-8559 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1217 1st Ave was $1,468 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Municipality | Grinnell City |
| Unified School District | Grinnell-Newburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,468.00 (-3.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,000 Land $30,940 Building $162,060 | $193,000 Land $30,940 Building $162,060 |
| 2024 | $1,522.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101,690 Land $34,030 Building $67,660 | $101,690 Land $34,030 Building $67,660 | |
| 2022 | $1,590.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015
| 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 1217 1st Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | GRINNELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,564 people · EPA ID IA7930008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Windstream.
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