14 Richards Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52627 Property Records

Lee County property record for 14 Richards Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,620 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,610 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2008 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-47-15-05-183-0060`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-47-15-05-183-0060`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	7,620 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	352 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	14 RICHARDS DR
City	FORT MADISON
State	IA
Zip	52627-2136
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	#3956 14 R DR RICHARDS 2ND BLK 1 LOT 33
Legal Subdivision	RICHARDS 02 ADD FORT MADISON
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	33
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Township / Civil Division	MADISON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	490100

Owner

14 Richards Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.

Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 15, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FORT MADISON BANK & TRUST CO
Mar 6, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CONNECTION BANK
Feb 17, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 17, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 2, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000000599
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0008N/1453
Date	May 15, 2008
Book Page	08N/1453
Instrument	2008 1453_10729

Lender

Name	FORT MADISON BANK & TRUST CO
Address	FORT MADISON, IA 52627

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	May 13, 2013

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	002023/785
Date	Mar 6, 2023
Book Page	2023/785
Instrument	2023 0785

Lender

Name	CONNECTION BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 28, 2053

February 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2026
Property Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136
Document Number	002026/599
Book / Page	2026 / 599
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2026
Instrument	2026 0599
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2022
Property Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136
Document Number	02022/1144
Book / Page	2022 / 1144
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	2022 1144
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$151.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	14 RICHARDS DR, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2136

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 14 Richards Dr was $1,610 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Lee County
Municipality	Fort Madison City
Unified School District	Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,610.00	$94,450 (-) Land $12,220 Building $82,230	$94,450 (-) Land $12,220 Building $82,230
2025	$1,610.00 (+4.68%) Homeowner's exemption	$94,450 Land $12,220 Building $82,230	$94,450 Land $12,220 Building $82,230
2024	$1,538.00
2023		$86,620 Land $12,220 Building $74,400	$86,620 Land $12,220 Building $74,400
2022	$1,290.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 14 Richards Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 2020

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 14 Richards Dr 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	RATHBUN REG WATER ASSN (FT MADISON) private · serves 11,840 people · EPA ID IA0400901
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
ImOn Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Danville Mutual Telephone Company.

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