1655 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1655 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Square Footage4,996 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)
Last Sale$145,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$5,396.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18311-30009-00000

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Building Area4,996 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Roof ConstructionFlat Roof Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Total Buildings3 Total Buildings
Deck AreaDeck Area
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area86 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1655 DOWS ST
CityELY
StateIA
Zip52227-9815
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionELY SWLY 20 LOT 1 SUB DIV LOT 10 BLK 10 & ELY SWLY 40 LOT 11 BLOCK 10
Legal Range6W
Legal Township82N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionELY
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLINN IA
Minor Civil DivisionPUTNAM
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3024
Census Tract10700

Owner

Source: Linn County records · APN 18311-30009-00000

Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1655 O OAK ST, FLOYD, IA 50435
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 11, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Aug 31, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
OHNWARD BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page11521 / 82731
Prior Transfer DateAug 05, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0096120296
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address1655 DOWS ST, ELY, IA 52227-9815
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1655 DOWN ST #2 2, 2, ELY, IA 52227-9815
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number1111000612
DateAug 11, 2021
Book Page11110/612
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 09, 2051

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLINN IA
Recording DateAug 31, 2021
Property Address1655 DOWS ST, ELY, IA 52227-9815
Document Number1113100304
Book / Page11131 / 304
Instrument DateAug 30, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$668.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address218 2ND ST SW, SWISHER, IA 52338-9637

Mortgage

Document Number1114200350
DateSep 10, 2021
Book Page11142/350
Lender
NameOHNWARD BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressMARION, IA 52302
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Linn County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLinn County
MunicipalityEly City
Unified School DistrictCollege Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$401,200 (+22.24%) Land $16,500 Building $384,700$401,200 (+22.24%) Land $16,500 Building $384,700
2024$5,396.00 (+0.26%)
2023$328,200 Land $16,500 Building $311,700$328,200 Land $16,500 Building $311,700
2022$5,382.00

Nearby Properties on Dows St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number