Jefferson County property record for 203 E Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,078 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,144 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-191-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-191-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,533 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 772 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 425 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,078 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 158 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 E GRIMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-2946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HENN WILLIAMS LT 3 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENN-WILLIAMS & COS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
203 E Grimes Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E GRIMES AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000035 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Grimes Ave was $1,144 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,144.00 (+7.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,900 Land $14,500 Building $76,400 | $90,900 Land $14,500 Building $76,400 |
| 2024 | $1,060.00 | ||
| 2023 | $78,900 (+19.55%) Land $14,500 Building $64,400 | $78,900 Land $14,500 Building $64,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,184.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,000 Land $14,500 Building $51,500 | |
| 2021 | $66,000 Land $14,500 Building $51,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 E Grimes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 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.
The area around 203 E Grimes Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Liberty Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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