Van Buren County property record for 12833 185th Rd, Douds, IA 52551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,096 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000140516200200 |
| Primary APN | 000140516200200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 3,200 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,680 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12833 185TH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOUDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52551-8048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NE NE |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 69N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEQUEST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12833 185TH RD, DOUDS, IA 52551-8048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Property Address | 12833 185TH RD, DOUDS, IA 52551-8048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002023398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 398 |
| Name | FIRST IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,096.00 (+53.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,930 (+20.98%) Land $43,630 Building $64,300 | $107,930 (+20.98%) Land $43,630 Building $64,300 |
| 2023 | $89,210 (+29.23%) Land $31,480 Building $57,730 | $89,210 (+29.23%) Land $31,480 Building $57,730 | |
| 2022 | $714.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,030 Land $24,480 Building $44,550 | $69,030 Land $24,480 Building $44,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015 · 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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 95% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people · EPA ID IA0400900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures