Wright County property record for 208 3rd St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-36-257-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-36-257-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,052 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 208 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-7734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLOCK 6 SCHLZ |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHULTZ 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1209 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
Source: Wright County records, as of December 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 259, DOWS, IA 50071-0259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122480 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 2480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012/2479 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wright County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,900 (+4.66%) Land $6,500 Building $83,400 | $89,900 (+4.66%) Land $6,500 Building $83,400 |
| 2024 | $912.00 (-25.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $85,900 (+20.31%) Land $3,900 Building $82,000 | $85,900 (+20.31%) Land $3,900 Building $82,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,400 Land $3,900 Building $67,500 | |
| 2021 | $71,400 Land $3,900 Building $67,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2013 · 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, WMTel.
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