Franklin County property record for 209 Simes St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2025) |
| APN | 093110500800 |
| Primary APN | 093110500800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 209 SIMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-1012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SIMES ADD LOT 1 & N (SEQ:1), 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 2 (SEQ:2) COD-2005-1926 (2005-08-12) |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMES ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3147 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
209 Simes St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 273, DOWS, IA 50071-0273 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Simes St was $46, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46.00 (+4.55%) | $2,600 Land $2,200 Building $400 | $2,600 Land $2,200 Building $400 |
| 2024 | $44.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,600 (-) Land $2,200 Building $400 | $2,600 Land $2,200 Building $400 | |
| 2022 | $54.00 | $2,600 Land $2,200 Building $400 | |
| 2021 | $2,600 Land $2,200 Building $400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 209 Simes St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 209 Simes 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, WMTel.
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