Benton County property record for 201 1st St SE, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,672 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,774 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19003850 |
| Primary APN | 19003850 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,672 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 68.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 201 1ST ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-4501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W JONES ADD LT 4 BLK9 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES ADD SHELLSBURG |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2093 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
201 1st St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 1ST ST SE, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-4501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 201 1st St SE was $1,774 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,774.00 | $119,200 (-) Land $17,000 Building $102,200 | $119,200 (-) Land $17,000 Building $102,200 |
| 2025 | $119,200 Land $17,000 Building $102,200 | $119,200 Land $17,000 Building $102,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,774.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,500 (+15.07%) Land $17,000 Building $94,500 | $111,500 Land $17,000 Building $94,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,926.00 | $96,900 Land $13,600 Building $83,300 | |
| 2021 | $96,900 Land $13,600 Building $83,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 1st St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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 201 1st St SE 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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