209 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 209 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,109 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$62,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$1,432 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-16-210-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-16-210-009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,109 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area424 sqft
Basement Area424 sqft
Unfinished Basement212 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address209 3RD AVE SE
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-2123
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 1/2 LOT 2 & N 15' LOT 3 BLK 34 LE MARS
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2053
Census Tract970100

Owner

209 3rd Ave SE is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address33879 220TH ST, LE MARS, IA 51031-8226
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20216641
Deed Book / Page2021 / 6641
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address209 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2123
Document Number02021/6641
Book / Page2021 / 6641
Instrument DateDec 28, 2021
Instrument2021 6641
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$98.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address33879 220TH ST, LE MARS, IA 51031-8226

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 209 3rd Ave SE was $1,432.

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
MunicipalityLe Mars City
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,432.00$116,660 (-) Land $16,880 Building $99,780$116,660 (-) Land $16,880 Building $99,780
2025$116,660 Land $16,880 Building $99,780$116,660 Land $16,880 Building $99,780
2024$1,456.00
2023$87,510 Land $12,380 Building $75,130$87,510 Land $12,380 Building $75,130
2022$1,068.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 209 3rd Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 209 3rd Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemLEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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