16542 Madison Ave, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 16542 Madison Ave, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size1.03 acres (44,867 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$5,314 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-04-327-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-04-327-011

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,894 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,941 sqft
Basement Area1,400 sqft
Finished Basement1,400 sqft
Unfinished Basement541 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area44,867 sqft (1.03 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area918 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPatio
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck Area144 sqft
Patio Area852 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGeothermal

Location & Zoning

Street Address16542 MADISON AVE
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-6601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 NORTHWEST CROSSING FIRST ADDITION
Legal Range45W
Legal Township92N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionNORTHWEST CROSSING FIRST ADD
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract970200

Owner

16542 Madison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address16542 MADISON AVE, LE MARS, IA 51031-6601
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN BANK
Jul 25, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
AMERICAN BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20241323
Deed Book / Page2024 / 1323
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Property Address16542 MADISON AVE, LE MARS, IA 51031-6601
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2020/5031
DateOct 21, 2020
Book Page2020/5031
Instrument2020 5031
Lender
NameAMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateJul 25, 2019
Property Address16542 MADISON AVE, LE MARS, IA 51031-6601
Document Number2019/2864
Book / Page2019 / 2864
Instrument DateJul 19, 2019
Instrument2864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16542 MADISON AVE, LE MARS, IA 51031-6601
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number02019/2865
DateJul 25, 2019
Book Page2019/2865
Instrument2865
Lender
NameAMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16542 Madison Ave was $5,314.

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,314.00$573,720 (-) Land $78,470 Building $495,250$573,720 (-) Land $78,470 Building $495,250
2025$573,720 Land $78,470 Building $495,250$573,720 Land $78,470 Building $495,250
2024$5,446.00
2023$511,500 Land $45,600 Building $465,900$511,500 Land $45,600 Building $465,900
2022$4,236.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16542 Madison Ave 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 October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 16542 Madison Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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