Van Buren County property record for 131 E Locust St, Birmingham, IA 52535
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $28 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000600307154120 |
| Primary APN | 000600307154120 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 131 E LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52535-8600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | N BIRM LOT 4 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BIRMINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
131 E Locust St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535-0011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 131 E LOCUST ST, BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535-8600 |
| Document Number | 0000001225 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 33RD ST, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2016 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 E Locust St was $28.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28.00 | $6,210 Land $6,210 | $6,210 Land $6,210 |
| 2023 | $5,690 (+61.65%) Land $5,690 | $5,690 (+61.65%) Land $5,690 | |
| 2022 | $58.00 | $3,520 Land $3,520 | $3,520 Land $3,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 E Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 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 131 E Locust St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | BIRMINGHAM WATER SUPPLY serves 367 people · EPA ID IA8909011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Van Buren Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
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