Hancock County property record for 1840 James Ave, Britt, IA 50423
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 3.17 acres (138,085 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,006 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122326000 |
| Primary APN | 1122326000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 138,085 sqft (3.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 992 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Granary | 972 sqft |
| Poultry House | 512 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1840 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRITT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50423-8547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A NW SW 22 95 25 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 95N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ERIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2197 |
| Census Tract | 270400 |
1840 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1840 JAMES AVE, BRITT, IA 50423-8547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1840 James Ave was $3,006 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | West Hancock Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,006.00 (-0.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $371,500 Land $66,940 Building $304,560 | $371,500 Land $66,940 Building $304,560 |
| 2024 | $3,022.00 | ||
| 2023 | $344,660 (+1.08%) Land $66,940 Building $277,720 | $344,660 Land $66,940 Building $277,720 | |
| 2022 | $3,636.00 Homeowner's exemption | $340,980 Land $43,000 Building $297,980 | |
| 2021 | $340,980 Land $43,000 Building $297,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1840 James Ave 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 October 26, 2022 · 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 | 2 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 1840 James Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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