Pottawattamie County property record for 19844 540th St, Lewis, IA 51544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 5.23 acres (227,819 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,254 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7538 13 200 008 |
| Primary APN | 7538 13 200 008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 227,819 sqft (5.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 19844 540TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEWIS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51544-4035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Description | WRIGHT TWP 13-75-38 PT NE NE COMM 575'S NE COR TH W335' S754.5' E335' N754.5' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 380 |
| Legal Township | 750 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WRIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 21702 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19844 540TH ST, LEWIS, IA 51544-4035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 8791 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Pottawattamie County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Unified School District | Griswold Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $257,900 (-) Land $58,200 Building $199,700 | $257,900 (-) Land $58,200 Building $199,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,254.00 (-34.84%) | $257,900 (+22.23%) Land $58,200 Building $199,700 | $257,900 (+22.23%) Land $58,200 Building $199,700 |
| 2023 | $211,000 Land $50,600 Building $160,400 | $211,000 Land $50,600 Building $160,400 | |
| 2021 | $3,459.00 |
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 April 16, 2013 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2007 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Griswold Communications Blue Surge Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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