Benton County property record for 206 Grand Ave SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.886 acres (38,574 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19009700 |
| Primary APN | 19009700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 979 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,574 sqft (0.886 acres) |
| Lot Width | 169 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 206 GRAND AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT 13 LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT #13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2117 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
206 Grand Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 420, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-0420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 206 Grand Ave SW was $1,600 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,600.00 | $123,200 (-) Land $39,000 Building $84,200 | $123,200 (-) Land $39,000 Building $84,200 |
| 2025 | $123,200 Land $39,000 Building $84,200 | $123,200 Land $39,000 Building $84,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,620.00 | ||
| 2023 | $116,400 (+22.14%) Land $39,000 Building $77,400 | $116,400 Land $39,000 Building $77,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,718.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,300 Land $31,200 Building $64,100 | |
| 2021 | $95,300 Land $31,200 Building $64,100 |
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 206 Grand Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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 206 Grand Ave SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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