Benton County property record for 212 Canton St SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19016950 |
| Primary APN | 19016950 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,272 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 86.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 212 CANTON ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9597 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT 12 LOT15 & 16 EX N 62'LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT #12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
212 Canton St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 CANTON ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9597 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage METCO CU |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage METRO FCU (IL) |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6 / 5942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 212 CANTON ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9597 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00017/1054 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17/1054 |
| Name | METCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 67 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 212 CANTON ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9597 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000221867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-1867 |
| Name | METRO FCU (IL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 212 CANTON ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9597 |
| Document Number | 0000253750 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-3750 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 CANTON ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9597 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Canton St SW was $3,294 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,294.00 | $212,000 (-) Land $28,700 Building $183,300 | $212,000 (-) Land $28,700 Building $183,300 |
| 2025 | $212,000 Land $28,700 Building $183,300 | $212,000 Land $28,700 Building $183,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,338.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,700 (+21.93%) Land $28,900 Building $171,800 | $200,700 Land $28,900 Building $171,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,096.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,600 Land $23,100 Building $141,500 | |
| 2021 | $164,600 Land $23,100 Building $141,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 Canton St SW 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 September 22, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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 212 Canton St SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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