1865 Highland Rd, Ely, IA 52227 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1865 Highland Rd, Ely, IA 52227

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 2,007 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.45 acres (19,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$169,500 (Jul 2007)
Tax Bill$3,804 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
May 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18304-51001-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18304-51001-00000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,007 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,007 sqft
Basement Area1,004 sqft
FlooringCombination, Other
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,600 sqft (0.45 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 196 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,521 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address1865 HIGHLAND RD
CityELY
StateIA
Zip52227-9563
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHILLSIDE 2ND LOT 7
Legal Range6W
Legal Township82N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionHILLSIDE 2ND
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionLINN IA
Township / Civil DivisionPUTNAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract10700

Owner

Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 333, ELY, IA 52227-0333
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LINN AREA CU
May 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LINN AREA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007200800003579
Deed Book / Page6735 / 107
Prior Transfer DateJul 6, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc200800003578
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address1865 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number, 0010948564
DateMar 15, 2021
Book Page10948/564
Lender
NameLINN AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address1865 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9563
Document Number0098330265
Book / Page009833 / 000265
Instrument DateMay 12, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1865 HIGHLAND RD ELY IA 522279563, ELY, IA 52227-9563

Mortgage

Document Number0098330265
DateMay 18, 2017
Book Page009833/000265
Lender
NameLINN AREA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-1832
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMay 17, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLinn County
MunicipalityEly City
Unified School DistrictCollege Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$250,800 (-) Land $41,500 Building $209,300$250,800 (-) Land $41,500 Building $209,300
2025$3,804.00$250,800 (+6.05%) Land $41,500 Building $209,300$250,800 (+6.05%) Land $41,500 Building $209,300
2024$3,804.00 (-11.45%)
2023$236,500 Land $41,500 Building $195,000$236,500 Land $41,500 Building $195,000
2022$4,296.00

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 May 31, 2026 · 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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1990–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2016 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1993 · 2 claims

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemELY WATER SUPPLY
serves 2,328 people · EPA ID IA5728018
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 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 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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