Dallas County property record for 1218 Main St, Adel, IA 50003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,834 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,500 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,756 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-29-354-005 |
| Primary APN | 11-29-354-005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,082 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,314 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,834 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Brick Porch |
| Porch Area | 553 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 540001129354005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1218 MAIN ST |
| City | ADEL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50003-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICES ADD S148.5 W1/4 BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 27W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICES ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 2024-06446 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ADEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 50700 |
1218 Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Dallas County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 MAIN ST, ADEL, IA 50003-1425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 3048 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202406446 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1218 MAIN ST, ADEL, IA 50003-1425 |
| Document Number | 0202406446 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-06446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1218 MAIN ST, ADEL, IA 50003-1425 |
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Adel City |
| County | Dallas County |
| Unified School District | Adel-De Soto-Minburn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,930 Land $36,040 Building $280,890 | $316,930 Land $36,040 Building $280,890 | |
| 2024 | $4,756.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300,150 Land $30,890 Building $269,260 | $300,150 Land $30,890 Building $269,260 | |
| 2022 | $4,964.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1218 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 23, 2023 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
The area around 1218 Main St 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 | ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 6,461 people · EPA ID IA2503003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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