215 3rd St, Buffalo, IA 52728 Property Records

Scott County property record for 215 3rd St, Buffalo, IA 52728

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,407 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$115,500 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,068 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone A (high risk)
APN	`72223611203`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72223611203`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,296 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,128 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Paneling
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,407 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	1,248 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	215 3RD ST
City	BUFFALO
State	IA
Zip	52728-7726
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DODGE & CLARK'S ADD LOT: 012 BLOCK: 003 DODGE & CLARK'S ADD
Legal Subdivision	DODGE & CLARK'S ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SCOTT IA
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	10402

Owner

215 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2022.

Source: Scott County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202227839
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document Type	Legal Action/Court Order
Jurisdiction	SCOTT IA
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2022
Property Address	215 3RD ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7726
Document Number	202200027839
Instrument Date	Oct 3, 2022
Instrument	202200027839
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$183.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	215 3RD ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7726

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 215 3rd St was $2,068.

Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Buffalo City
County	Scott County
Unified School District	Davenport Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,068.00	$141,100 (-) Land $16,800 Building $124,300	$141,100 (-) Land $16,800 Building $124,300
2025		$141,100 Land $16,800 Building $124,300	$141,100 Land $16,800 Building $124,300
2024	$2,128.00
2023		$135,900 Land $16,800 Building $119,100	$135,900 Land $16,800 Building $119,100
2022	$1,742.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 215 3rd St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone A high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Not determined for this zone
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
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	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 5 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding, May 2001 · 8 claims Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 10 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 215 3rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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