Dallas County property record for 1721 Rapids St, Adel, IA 50003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,962 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000001130432002 |
| Primary APN | 000001130432002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Deck Area | 122 sqft |
| Patio Area | 182 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1721 RAPIDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ADEL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50003-1338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ASHTONS ADD LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 79 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHTONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ADEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 50700 |
1721 Rapids St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Dallas County records, as of October 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 RAPIDS ST, ADEL, IA 50003-1338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0082300040 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Adel City |
| County | Dallas County |
| Unified School District | Adel-De Soto-Minburn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,490 Land $53,550 Building $201,940 | $255,490 Land $53,550 Building $201,940 | |
| 2024 | $3,962.00 | ||
| 2023 | $239,790 Land $45,900 Building $193,890 | $239,790 Land $45,900 Building $193,890 | |
| 2022 | $4,058.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1721 Rapids St 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 June 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1721 Rapids 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 6,461 people · EPA ID IA2503003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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