Palo Alto County property record for 1908 Union St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $852 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 603018011005 |
| Primary APN | 603018011005 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1908 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMMETSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50536-2277 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALLIELS ADDN. SW 1/4 BLOCK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALIELS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4097 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2003 14TH ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018416 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 416 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002018/416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1908 UNION ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-2277 |
| Document Number | 002018/416 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 416 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000000416 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2003 14TH ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-1912 |
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Municipality | Emmetsburg City |
| Unified School District | Emmetsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $852.00 | $58,610 (-) Land $26,400 Building $32,210 | $58,610 (-) Land $26,400 Building $32,210 |
| 2025 | $852.00 (+29.48%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,610 (+48.3%) Land $26,400 Building $32,210 | $58,610 (+48.3%) Land $26,400 Building $32,210 |
| 2024 | $658.00 (-8.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $39,520 (+9.35%) Land $15,840 Building $23,680 | $39,520 (+9.35%) Land $15,840 Building $23,680 | |
| 2022 | $718.00 | $36,140 Land $15,840 Building $20,300 | |
| 2021 | $36,140 Land $15,840 Building $20,300 |
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 December 15, 2021 · 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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,733 people · EPA ID IA7428021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.
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