Washington County property record for 1540 Spruce Ave, Riverside, IA 52327
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 9.5 acres (413,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,988 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-31-300-009 |
| Primary APN | 04-31-300-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 413,820 sqft (9.5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1540 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIVERSIDE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52327-9229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 31 77 06 PAR A NE1/4 SW1/4 |
| Legal Block | 300 |
| Legal Lot Number | 009 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | IOWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2067 |
| Census Tract | 960101 |
1540 Spruce Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2004.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SPRUCE AVE, RIVERSIDE, IA 52327-9229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 02005/0846 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Spruce Ave was $1,988 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Highland Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,900 (-) Land $15,000 Building $156,900 | $171,900 (-) Land $15,000 Building $156,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,988.00 (-7.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,900 Land $15,000 Building $156,900 | $171,900 Land $15,000 Building $156,900 |
| 2024 | $2,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,100 (+28.88%) Land $13,000 Building $148,100 | $161,100 Land $13,000 Building $148,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,890.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $125,000 Land $9,400 Building $115,600 | |
| 2021 | $125,000 Land $9,400 Building $115,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Spruce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 1540 Spruce Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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