Shelby County property record for 2129 Knotty Pine Rd, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,196 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,336 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 830324103000 |
| Primary APN | 830324103000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,976 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 278 sqft |
| Patio Area | 620 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2129 KNOTTY PINE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-7116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 24-81-39 SW NE |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3085 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
2129 Knotty Pine Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2129 KNOTTY PINE RD, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026941 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000941 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2129 KNOTTY PINE RD, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7116 |
| Document Number | 0000000941 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $60,519.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2129 KNOTTY PINE RD, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7116 |
| Document Number | 0000000943, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026943 |
| Name | SHELBY COUNTY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2129 Knotty Pine Rd was $6,336 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,336.00 (+3.73%) | $530,027 (-) Land $109,881 Building $420,146 | $530,027 (-) Land $109,881 Building $420,146 |
| 2025 | $6,108.00 Homeowner's exemption | $530,027 Land $109,881 Building $420,146 | $530,027 Land $109,881 Building $420,146 |
| 2024 | $6,108.00 | ||
| 2023 | $452,874 (+44.27%) Land $87,463 Building $365,411 | $452,874 Land $87,463 Building $365,411 | |
| 2022 | $5,008.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $313,904 Land $64,355 Building $249,549 | |
| 2021 | $313,904 Land $64,355 Building $249,549 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2129 Knotty Pine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2129 Knotty Pine Rd 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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