Plymouth County property record for 17 1st Ave NE, Le Mars, IA 51031
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 5,028 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,162 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-09-386-025 |
| Primary APN | 12-09-386-025 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 5,028 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 2,162 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 46 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 1ST AVE NE |
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| City | LE MARS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51031-3535 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | PT E 77' LOT 5 PT E 77' LOT 5 BLK 5 BLK 5 LE MARS LE MARS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Le Mars Downtown Commercial Historic District listed 2012 · 73 contributing resources · NRIS 12000908 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 1st Ave NE, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 326 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2125 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 1st Ave NE was $1,544.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Le Mars City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,544.00 | $125,640 (-) Land $10,150 Building $115,490 | $125,640 (-) Land $10,150 Building $115,490 |
| 2025 | $125,640 Land $10,150 Building $115,490 | $125,640 Land $10,150 Building $115,490 | |
| 2024 | $1,590.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,900 (+26.7%) Land $6,770 Building $74,130 | $80,900 Land $6,770 Building $74,130 | |
| 2022 | $944.00 (+0.85%) | $63,850 Land $6,770 Building $57,080 | |
| 2021 | $936.00 | $63,850 Land $6,770 Building $57,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 1st Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 17 1st Ave NE 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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