Guthrie County property record for 211 5th St, Menlo, IA 50164
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0001258300 |
| Primary APN | 0001258300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 73,620 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 257 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 211 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50164-1043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27 78 31 L1 OF 8 SW EX L1 OF L 1 OF L8 & EX E 125' O F S 100' OF N 211.48' OF L1 OF8 SW EXL2/1/8 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | GUTHRIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1214 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
211 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Guthrie County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1930 JORDAN AVE, FONTANELLE, IA 50846-8048 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 211 5th St was $2,234, up 35.6% from the year before.
Source: Guthrie County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie County |
| Municipality | Menlo City |
| Unified School District | West Central Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,100 (-) Land $28,500 Building $123,600 | $152,100 (-) Land $28,500 Building $123,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,234.00 (+35.56%) | $152,100 Land $28,500 Building $123,600 | $152,100 Land $28,500 Building $123,600 |
| 2024 | $1,648.00 | ||
| 2023 | $102,300 (+24.91%) Land $12,900 Building $89,400 | $102,300 Land $12,900 Building $89,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,594.00 | $81,900 Land $12,900 Building $69,000 | |
| 2021 | $81,900 Land $12,900 Building $69,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 211 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2017 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2019) |
| 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 211 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 | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) private · serves 12,860 people · EPA ID IA2573701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Coon Valley Co-op Telephone Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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