Shelby County property record for 2002 Rd M16, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 40.4 acres (1,760,695 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 830330404000 |
| Primary APN | 830330404000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,427 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,760,695 sqft (40.4 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2002 ROAD M16 |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 30-81-39 SE SE 1.63 AC RD |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4070 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 2200TH ST, EARLING, IA 51530-5007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202287 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,892.00 (-3.47%) | $119,343 (-3.61%) Land $101,426 Building $17,917 | $119,343 (-3.61%) Land $101,426 Building $17,917 |
| 2025 | $1,960.00 | $123,817 (+22.98%) Land $101,426 Building $22,391 | $123,817 (+22.98%) Land $101,426 Building $22,391 |
| 2024 | $1,960.00 (+21.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $100,684 Land $80,729 Building $19,955 | $100,684 Land $80,729 Building $19,955 | |
| 2022 | $1,618.00 |
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 June 16, 2015
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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