Palo Alto County property record for 1706 Union St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,484 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 603018003003 |
| Primary APN | 603018003003 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 448 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 224 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,484 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1706 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMMETSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50536-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALLIELS ADDN. S 33' NW1/4 & N 54' SW1/4 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4092 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
1706 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2704 5TH ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-1225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1706 Union St was $932 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Municipality | Emmetsburg City |
| Unified School District | Emmetsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $932.00 | $64,090 (-) Land $17,400 Building $46,690 | $64,090 (-) Land $17,400 Building $46,690 |
| 2025 | $932.00 (+5.67%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,090 Land $17,400 Building $46,690 | $64,090 Land $17,400 Building $46,690 |
| 2024 | $882.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,030 (+20.22%) Land $10,440 Building $42,590 | $53,030 Land $10,440 Building $42,590 | |
| 2022 | $876.00 | $44,110 Land $10,440 Building $33,670 | |
| 2021 | $44,110 Land $10,440 Building $33,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1706 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1706 Union St 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| 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 | EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,733 people · EPA ID IA7428021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.
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