Van Buren County property record for 15271 185th Rd, Douds, IA 52551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 18 acres (784,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,156 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000140513100400 |
| Primary APN | 000140513100400 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 784,080 sqft (18 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,560 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 15271 185TH RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOUDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N PRT SE NW FF SIGNED 8/1/11 BY STEVEN W MORRIS |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 69N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEQUEST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
15271 185th Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5001 GOLDEN VIEW DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 15271 185TH RD, DOUDS, IA 52551 |
| Document Number | 0000001302 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15271 185th Rd was $1,156.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,156.00 | $124,000 Land $16,700 Building $107,300 | $124,000 Land $16,700 Building $107,300 |
| 2023 | $106,630 (+27.64%) Land $11,550 Building $95,080 | $106,630 (+27.64%) Land $11,550 Building $95,080 | |
| 2022 | $1,022.00 | $83,540 Land $8,890 Building $74,650 | $83,540 Land $8,890 Building $74,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15271 185th Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 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 | 3 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 15271 185th Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 96% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people · EPA ID IA0400900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
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