Linn County property record for 1855 Highland Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18304-51002-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18304-51002-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1855 HIGHLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE 2ND LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1855 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 9796000322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1855 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563 |
| Document Number | 0097920390 |
| Book / Page | 009792 / 000390 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Ely City |
| Unified School District | College Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $243,000 (-) Land $23,700 Building $219,300 | $243,000 (-) Land $23,700 Building $219,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,448.00 (-0.81%) | $243,000 (+6.11%) Land $23,700 Building $219,300 | $243,000 (+6.11%) Land $23,700 Building $219,300 |
| 2024 | $3,476.00 (+3.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $229,000 Land $23,700 Building $205,300 | $229,000 Land $23,700 Building $205,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1990–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
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 | ELY WATER SUPPLY serves 2,328 people · EPA ID IA5728018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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