Shelby County property record for 203 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA 51446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,330 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832109000040 |
| Primary APN | 832109000040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,920 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 CHECKERBOARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | IRWIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51446-7559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ADAMS SD LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4035 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
203 Checkerboard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 CHECKERBOARD ST, IRWIN, IA 51446-7559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Checkerboard St was $1,330.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Irwin City |
| Unified School District | IKM-Manning Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,330.00 | $81,608 (-) Land $8,080 Building $73,528 | $81,608 (-) Land $8,080 Building $73,528 |
| 2025 | $81,608 Land $8,080 Building $73,528 | $81,608 Land $8,080 Building $73,528 | |
| 2024 | $1,342.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,443 (+49.69%) Land $8,080 Building $72,363 | $80,443 Land $8,080 Building $72,363 | |
| 2022 | $1,000.00 | $53,739 Land $8,080 Building $45,659 | |
| 2021 | $53,739 Land $8,080 Building $45,659 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Checkerboard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 203 Checkerboard St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | IRWIN MUNICIPAL SUPPLY serves 313 people · EPA ID IA8340099 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from WEST CENTRAL RWA - NISH SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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