Benton County property record for 200 Birch Ave, Garrison, IA 52229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $514 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07007450 |
| Primary APN | 07007450 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 200 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARRISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 66' N OF NE COR LOT 4 BLK 4 GAR N132 ' W 99' S132' E99' TO BEG 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARRISON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
200 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 N SYCAMORE AVE, GARRISON, IA 52229-7617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14 / 3744 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 14/3744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 200 Birch Ave was $514 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Garrison City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $514.00 (+4.9%) | $55,900 (-) Land $7,600 Building $48,300 | $55,900 (-) Land $7,600 Building $48,300 |
| 2025 | $490.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,900 Land $7,600 Building $48,300 | $55,900 Land $7,600 Building $48,300 |
| 2024 | $490.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,600 (+15.62%) Land $6,700 Building $42,900 | $49,600 Land $6,700 Building $42,900 | |
| 2022 | $710.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,900 Land $5,300 Building $37,600 | |
| 2021 | $42,900 Land $5,300 Building $37,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 200 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 200 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GARRISON WATER SUPPLY serves 344 people · EPA ID IA0625078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 | 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Keystone Communications Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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