Jackson County property record for 144 N Main St, Preston, IA 52069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,556 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 882028308003000 |
| Primary APN | 882028308003000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 461 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52069-9741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 19 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN BUREN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
144 N Main St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 N MAIN ST, PRESTON, IA 52069-9741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 144 N Main St was $1,556 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Preston City |
| Unified School District | Easton Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,556.00 | $130,600 (-) Land $12,000 Building $118,600 | $130,600 (-) Land $12,000 Building $118,600 |
| 2025 | $1,556.00 (+8.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,600 Land $12,000 Building $118,600 | $130,600 Land $12,000 Building $118,600 |
| 2024 | $1,436.00 | ||
| 2023 | $112,000 Land $12,000 Building $100,000 | $112,000 Land $12,000 Building $100,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,474.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 N Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 27, 2022 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 144 N Main St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PRESTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY serves 949 people · EPA ID IA4965057 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Preston Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.
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