Taylor County property record for 208 E Ohio St, Lenox, IA 50851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1419000071000 |
| Primary APN | 1419000071000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 717 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 717 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 208 E OHIO ST |
|---|---|
| City | LENOX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG 71 CORP LEN LENOX |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF LENOX |
| Legal Lot Number | 071 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
208 E Ohio St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 W OHIO ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43 / 473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 E OHIO ST, LENOX, IA 50851 |
| Document Number | 000043/473 |
| Book / Page | 43 / 473 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 23213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $116.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 W OHIO ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 E Ohio St was $1,768 with a homeowner's exemption, up 22.8% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Lenox City |
| Unified School District | Lenox Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,768.00 (+22.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,500 Land $9,700 Building $73,800 | $83,500 Land $9,700 Building $73,800 |
| 2024 | $1,440.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,140.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,040 Land $9,700 Building $50,340 | |
| 2021 | $60,040 Land $9,700 Building $50,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 E Ohio St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2017
| 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 208 E Ohio St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | LENOX WATER SUPPLY serves 1,470 people · EPA ID IA8748075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Lenox Communications Fiber | 100 / 100 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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