Scott County property record for 209 5th St, Buffalo, IA 52728
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,736 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722229205 |
| Primary APN | 722229205 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 209 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52728-7713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GUENTHER'S 1ST ADD LOT: 005 GUENTHER'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | GUENTHER'S 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
209 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Scott County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 5TH ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 209 5TH ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7713 |
| Document Number | 2026000236 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-000236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4615 TRAILS END RD, BETTENDORF, IA 52722-5867 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 5th St was $1,736 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Davenport Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,736.00 | $143,700 (-0.14%) Land $15,400 Building $128,300 | $143,700 (-0.14%) Land $15,400 Building $128,300 |
| 2025 | $1,736.00 (-3.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,900 Land $15,400 Building $128,500 | $143,900 Land $15,400 Building $128,500 |
| 2024 | $1,800.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,900 Land $15,400 Building $123,500 | $138,900 Land $15,400 Building $123,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,822.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 5th St 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 April 18, 2024 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1990–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 30 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 209 5th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY serves 1,176 people · EPA ID IA8218050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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