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18 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 18 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$135,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$2,016 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-16-204-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-16-204-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,727 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,016 sqft
Basement Area1,016 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,016 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area272 sqft
Patio Area272 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address18 3RD AVE SE
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-3624
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 20 BLK 17 LE MARS
Legal SubdivisionTOWN NOW THE CITY OF LE MARS
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2036
Census Tract970100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address18 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-3624
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20241159
Deed Book / Page2024 / 1159
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateOct 29, 2018
Property Address18 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-3624
Document Number02018/4160
Book / Page2018 / 4160
Instrument DateOct 22, 2018
Instrument000000004160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address1430 TWO RIVERS BLVD DR, LE MARS, IA 51031-2896

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000004161
DateOct 29, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000004161
Instrument000000004161
Lender
NameAMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term171 Months
DueJan 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,016.00 (-8.36%)$175,140 (-) Land $22,500 Building $152,640$175,140 (-) Land $22,500 Building $152,640
2025$175,140 (+13.71%) Land $22,500 Building $152,640$175,140 (+13.71%) Land $22,500 Building $152,640
2024$2,200.00 (+19.57%)
2023$154,030 Land $12,000 Building $142,030$154,030 Land $12,000 Building $142,030
2022$1,840.00

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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