Hamilton County property record for 1545 Dewitt St, Ellsworth, IA 50075
| Property Type | Post Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,904 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,600 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40872330357010 |
| Primary APN | 40872330357010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 2 sqft |
| Canopy | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1545 DEWITT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELLSWORTH |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50075-5007 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Post Office |
| Legal Description | ORIG TOWN LT 24 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 00W |
| Legal Township | 00N |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIG TOWN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
1545 Dewitt St, a public works property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 425 ASPEN RIDGE RD, AMES, IA 50010-8028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200335483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1545 Dewitt St was $1,228, up 9.4% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Ellsworth City |
| Unified School District | South Hamilton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,228.00 (+9.45%) | $77,480 Land $7,800 Building $69,680 | $77,480 Land $7,800 Building $69,680 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,990 (+12.21%) Land $7,800 Building $60,190 | $67,990 Land $7,800 Building $60,190 | |
| 2022 | $1,154.00 | $60,590 Land $7,800 Building $52,790 | |
| 2021 | $60,590 Land $7,800 Building $52,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1545 Dewitt St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 20, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1545 Dewitt 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | ELLSWORTH PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY serves 514 people · EPA ID IA4009016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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