Lee County property record for 1601 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $712 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-04-334-0160 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-04-334-0160 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 518 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1601 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #1432 1601 AVE L GOODWINS SUB LOTS 3,4 BLK 1083 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODWINS |
| Legal Block | 1083 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
1601 Ave E is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4363 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 02023/2072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1601 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627 |
| Document Number | 02023/2072 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 2072 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 2072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4363 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 Ave E was $712.
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 | $712.00 | $36,910 (-) Land $6,650 Building $30,260 | $36,910 (-) Land $6,650 Building $30,260 |
| 2025 | $712.00 (-2.73%) | $36,910 Land $6,650 Building $30,260 | $36,910 Land $6,650 Building $30,260 |
| 2024 | $732.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,400 Land $6,650 Building $29,750 | $36,400 Land $6,650 Building $29,750 | |
| 2022 | $498.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| 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 1601 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 293 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Danville Mutual Telephone Company.
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