Linn County property record for 1620 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
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| Details | 1,408 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18311-34005-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18311-34005-00000 |
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| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2018 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1620 DOWS ST |
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| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9568 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Legal Description | ELY WLY 60 ELY 100 LOT 1 & ELY 100-EX ELY 40 NLY 25 LOT 2 BLOCK 11 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELY |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Dows Street Historic District listed 2003 · 15 contributing resources · NRIS 02001026 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1215 PACIFIC ST, ELY, IA 52227-9668 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9057 / 353 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 7479000118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | College Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $188,700 (-) Land $40,000 Building $148,700 | $188,700 (-) Land $40,000 Building $148,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,488.00 | $188,700 (-22.35%) Land $40,000 Building $148,700 | $188,700 (-22.35%) Land $40,000 Building $148,700 |
| 2024 | $5,488.00 (+24.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,000 Land $40,000 Building $203,000 | $243,000 Land $40,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 |
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| 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 | ELY WATER SUPPLY serves 2,328 people · EPA ID IA5728018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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