203 E Hempstead Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 203 E Hempstead Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,324 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-25-328-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-25-328-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,860 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	644 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1860
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE
City	FAIRFIELD
State	IA
Zip	52556-2950
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NEW PLAT LT 3 BLK 2
Legal Subdivision	NEW PLAT
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Township / Civil Division	FAIRFIELD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	90400

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2950
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 23, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20203121
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Property Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2950

Mortgage

Document Number	0020231980
Date	Sep 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-1980

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Recording Date	Dec 23, 2020
Property Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2950
Document Number	0020203121
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	2020-3121
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$239.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	203 E HEMPSTEAD AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2950

Mortgage

Document Number	0020203122
Date	Dec 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-3122

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	372 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Jefferson County
Municipality	Fairfield City
Unified School District	Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,324.00 (+5.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$143,800 (+15.22%) Land $13,200 Building $130,600	$143,800 (+15.22%) Land $13,200 Building $130,600
2024	$2,212.00 (+9.5%)
2023		$124,800 (+17.29%) Land $13,200 Building $111,600	$124,800 (+17.29%) Land $13,200 Building $111,600
2022	$2,020.00 Homeowner's exemption	$106,400 Land $13,200 Building $93,200
2021			$106,400 Land $13,200 Building $93,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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