Lee County property record for 1520 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $734 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-04-183-0040 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-04-183-0040 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 404 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #1325 1520 AVE E E 1/2 LOT 15 W 1/2 LOT 14 BLK 1074 |
| Legal Block | 1074 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
1520 Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 925 MAIN ST, 314, KEOKUK, IA 52632-4610 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20083125_0134 |
| Deed Book / Page | 08N / 3125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1520 Ave E was $734.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $734.00 | $38,120 (-) Land $10,100 Building $28,020 | $38,120 (-) Land $10,100 Building $28,020 |
| 2025 | $734.00 (-34.81%) | $38,120 Land $10,100 Building $28,020 | $38,120 Land $10,100 Building $28,020 |
| 2024 | $1,126.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,820 Land $10,100 Building $100,720 | $110,820 Land $10,100 Building $100,720 | |
| 2022 | $2,088.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 Ave E 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 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2008–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And 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.
The area around 1520 Ave E 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 553 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Danville Mutual Telephone Company.
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