Lee County property record for 1608 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $424 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-04-377-0050 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-04-377-0050 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 338 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 338 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,450 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,690 ft deep x 500 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1608 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #1965 1608 AVE L SW ADD BLK 3 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SW ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
1608 Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2001.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 27, 2022
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4435 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 1608 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1608 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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