Linn County property record for 1915 Highland Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18304-79003-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18304-79003-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,564 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE 4TH LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE 4TH |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1915 Highland Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI RESIDENTIAL MTG NTWK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11521 / 89072 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0078090630 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Document Number | 1152189072 |
| Book / Page | 11521 / 89072 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $471.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Document Number | 1152189074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11521/89074 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 0011175174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11175/174 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IOWA CITY, IA 52245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Document Number | 0105320406 |
| Book / Page | 010532 / 000406 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $336.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1915 HIGHLAND RD ELY IA 522279564, ELY, IA 52227-9564 |
| Document Number | 105320407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 010532/000407 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORALVILLE, IA 52241 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1915 Highland Rd was $4,306, up 2.4% from the year before.
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 | $288,100 (-) Land $43,100 Building $245,000 | $288,100 (-) Land $43,100 Building $245,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,306.00 (+2.38%) | $288,100 Land $43,100 Building $245,000 | $288,100 Land $43,100 Building $245,000 |
| 2024 | $4,206.00 | ||
| 2023 | $266,300 (+20.83%) Land $43,100 Building $223,200 | $266,300 Land $43,100 Building $223,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,088.00 (-0.24%) | $220,400 Land $43,100 Building $177,300 | |
| 2021 | $4,098.00 | $220,400 Land $43,100 Building $177,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1915 Highland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1915 Highland Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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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