Linn County property record for 1860 Highland Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 972 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,658 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18304-54001-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18304-54001-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1860 HIGHLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE 2ND WLY 85 LOT 8 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1860 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 9977 / 588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1860 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563 |
| Document Number | 0099770588 |
| Book / Page | 009977 / 000588 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $274.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1960 HIGHLAND RD ELY IA 52227, ELY, IA 52227 |
| Document Number | 99770589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009977/000589 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Document Number | 99770602, |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009977/000602 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2027 |
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 | $239,200 (-) Land $24,000 Building $215,200 | $239,200 (-) Land $24,000 Building $215,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,658.00 | $239,200 (+5%) Land $24,000 Building $215,200 | $239,200 (+5%) Land $24,000 Building $215,200 |
| 2024 | $3,658.00 (+11.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $227,800 Land $24,000 Building $203,800 | $227,800 Land $24,000 Building $203,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,270.00 |
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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