Louisa County property record for 15215 40th St, Wapello, IA 52653
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,653 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 28.9 acres (1,260,626 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,928 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-20-228-000 |
| Primary APN | 12-20-228-000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,653 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,653 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,153 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 1,260,626 sqft (28.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 621 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,744 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 15215 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAPELLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52653-9636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 20 73 3 NE NE EX TRS NE PT |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 73N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORNING SUN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
15215 40th St, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Louisa County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15215 40TH ST, WAPELLO, IA 52653-9636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA IA |
| Property Address | 15215 40TH ST, WAPELLO, IA 52653-9636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20171257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-1257 |
| Name | MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEDIAPOLIS, IA 52637 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA IA |
| Property Address | 15215 40TH ST, WAPELLO, IA 52653-9636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20171258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-1258 |
| Name | MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MORNING SUN, IA 52640 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15215 40th St was $6,928 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Louisa County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Louisa County |
| Unified School District | Morning Sun Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,928.00 | $654,110 (-) Land $70,180 Building $583,930 | $654,110 (-) Land $70,180 Building $583,930 |
| 2025 | $6,928.00 (-7.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $654,110 Land $70,180 Building $583,930 | $654,110 Land $70,180 Building $583,930 |
| 2024 | $7,508.00 | ||
| 2023 | $607,590 (+6.95%) Land $56,040 Building $551,550 | $607,590 Land $56,040 Building $551,550 | |
| 2022 | $8,072.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $568,130 Land $43,720 Building $524,410 | |
| 2021 | $568,130 Land $43,720 Building $524,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15215 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Wildfire risk around 15215 40th 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Louisa Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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