Van Buren County property record for 203 Hickory St, Mount Sterling, IA 52573
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000451507278120 |
| Primary APN | 000451507278120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,104 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 46 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Bath House | Bath House |
| Street Address | 203 HICKORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT STERLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52573-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | GWIN S 46' LOTS 1-2-3-4-5- & 6 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 67N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3141 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
203 Hickory St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1000 NE 145TH TER, SMITHVILLE, MO 64089-8313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231204 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 Hickory St was $46.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46.00 | $4,680 Land $4,680 | $4,680 Land $4,680 |
| 2023 | $4,160 (+40.54%) Land $4,160 | $4,160 (+40.54%) Land $4,160 | |
| 2022 | $36.00 | $2,960 Land $2,960 | $2,960 Land $2,960 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 203 Hickory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 203 Hickory St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 73% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people · EPA ID IA0400900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Van Buren Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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