Story County property record for 215 3rd St, Cambridge, IA 50046
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-325-200 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-325-200 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,430 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 342 sqft |
| Patio Area | 238 sqft |
| Gazebo | 87 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 215 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50046-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN (CAMBRIDGE) BLOCK:19 LOT:8 CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2069 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
215 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 3RD ST, CAMBRIDGE, IA 50046-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 215 3RD ST, CAMBRIDGE, IA 50046-1104 |
| Document Number | 0202210060 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-10060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $21.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 215 3RD ST, COLLINS, IA 50055-7725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 3rd St was $3,322 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Ballard Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,322.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,800 Land $34,400 Building $196,400 | $230,800 Land $34,400 Building $196,400 |
| 2024 | $3,246.00 | ||
| 2023 | $214,300 Land $25,800 Building $188,500 | $214,300 Land $25,800 Building $188,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,382.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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.
The area around 215 3rd St 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER SUPPLY serves 832 people · EPA ID IA8509069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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