Linn County property record for 1255 Vista Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,927 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,166 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18312-03016-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18312-03016-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 228 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,927 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1255 VISTA RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P.O.S. #1228 PARCEL LOT B |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF SURVEY #57 & #1228 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1255 Vista Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 VISTA RD, ELY, IA 52227-9756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005200600015627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6111 / 117 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2003000188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1255 Vista Rd was $2,166.
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 | $146,000 (-) Land $28,400 Building $117,600 | $146,000 (-) Land $28,400 Building $117,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,166.00 | $146,000 Land $28,400 Building $117,600 | $146,000 Land $28,400 Building $117,600 |
| 2024 | $2,166.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,100 Land $28,400 Building $110,700 | $139,100 Land $28,400 Building $110,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,712.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1255 Vista Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1255 Vista Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 75% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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: 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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