204 S 3rd Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Property Records

Lyon County property record for 204 S 3rd Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$73,500 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$1,012 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Mortgage
Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN350000018900000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN350000018900000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,250 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area728 sqft
Basement Area728 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area28 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address204 S 3RD AVE E
CityROCK RAPIDS
StateIA
Zip51246-1604
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Legal DescriptionROCK RAPIDS O. T. E 50'OF W100'OF S30' OF LOT 3 & E 50' OF W100'OF 4 & 5,BLK 17
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionLYON IA
Township / Civil DivisionROCK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Lyon County records, as of October 9, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address204 S 3RD AVE E, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1604
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC
Dec 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC
Aug 17, 2011Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Construction Mortgage
PREMIER BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022 3303
Deed Book / Page2022 / 3303
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLYON IA
Property Address204 S 3RD AVE, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1608
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02022/3305
DateDec 30, 2022
Book Page2022/3305
Instrument2022 3305
Lender
NameHOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term132 Months
DueJan 1, 2033

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLYON IA
Recording DateDec 30, 2022
Property Address204 S 3RD AVE E, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1604
Document Number02022/3303
Book / Page2022 / 3303
Instrument DateDec 15, 2022
Instrument2022 3303
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$116.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address204 3RD AVE SE, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1608

Mortgage

Document Number0020223304
DateDec 30, 2022
Instrument2022 3304
Lender
NameHOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number02022/3305
DateDec 30, 2022
Book Page2022/3305
Instrument2022 3305
Lender
NameHOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term132 Months
DueJan 1, 2033

August 2011: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionLYON IA
Recording DateAug 17, 2011
Property Address204 S 3RD AVE E, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1604
Document Number02011/1990
Book / Page2011 / 1990
Instrument DateAug 15, 2011
Instrument2011 1990
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$53.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address204 THIRD AVE SE, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1608

Mortgage

Document Number02011/2017
DateAug 19, 2011
Book Page2011/2017
Instrument2011 2017
Lender
NamePREMIER BANK
TypeBank
AddressROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term3 Months
DueNov 15, 2011

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLyon County
MunicipalityRock Rapids City
Unified School DistrictCentral Lyon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$50,350 (-24.07%) Land $9,800 Building $40,550$50,350 (-24.07%) Land $9,800 Building $40,550
2024$1,012.00 (+12.44%)
2023$66,310 (+23.57%) Land $9,800 Building $56,510$66,310 (+23.57%) Land $9,800 Building $56,510
2022$900.00$53,660 Land $9,800 Building $43,860
2021$53,660 Land $9,800 Building $43,860

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 September 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims41 (1993–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA8 of 41
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes, Jun 2024 · 8 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jun 2014 · 24 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 8 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemLYON-SIOUX RWS-ROCK RAPIDS
private · serves 1,187 people · EPA ID IA6000800
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber · Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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