Palo Alto County property record for 2005 Union St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 962 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,668 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 603018013006 |
| Primary APN | 603018013006 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 862 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2005 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMMETSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50536-2276 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALLIELS ADDN. N 1/2 SE 1/4 BLOCK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLIELS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4109 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
2005 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2005 UNION ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-2276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 1455 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012/1453 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2005 Union St was $1,668 with exemptions applied.
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 | $1,668.00 | $125,700 (-) Land $13,200 Building $112,500 | $125,700 (-) Land $13,200 Building $112,500 |
| 2025 | $1,668.00 (-1.42%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $125,700 Land $13,200 Building $112,500 | $125,700 Land $13,200 Building $112,500 |
| 2024 | $1,692.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,830 (+21.7%) Land $7,920 Building $103,910 | $111,830 Land $7,920 Building $103,910 | |
| 2022 | $1,648.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,890 Land $7,920 Building $83,970 | |
| 2021 | $91,890 Land $7,920 Building $83,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2005 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2005 Union St is low, with less than 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 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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