Shelby County property record for 206 8th Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,938 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832206004041 |
| Primary APN | 832206004041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,525 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 206 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAINS 2ND ADD W 55' OF S 155' BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
206 8th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 213, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 206 8th Ave was $1,938 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,938.00 | $158,073 (-) Land $5,940 Building $152,133 | $158,073 (-) Land $5,940 Building $152,133 |
| 2025 | $158,073 Land $5,940 Building $152,133 | $158,073 Land $5,940 Building $152,133 | |
| 2024 | $2,032.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,062 (+21.01%) Land $5,940 Building $145,122 | $151,062 Land $5,940 Building $145,122 | |
| 2022 | $2,166.00 | $124,831 Land $5,940 Building $118,891 | |
| 2021 | $124,831 Land $5,940 Building $118,891 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 206 8th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 206 8th Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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