Louisa County property record for 217 3rd St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 795 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $498 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-19-332-005 |
| Primary APN | 03-19-332-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 795 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 84 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 84 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 217 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS JUNCTION |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52738-1109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOR 1ST ADD S1/2 L4 BLK11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOR 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 450200 |
217 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Louisa County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 3RD ST, COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA 52738-1109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 3rd St was $498 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Louisa County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Louisa County |
| Municipality | Columbus Junction City |
| Unified School District | Columbus Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $498.00 | $45,830 (-) Land $3,180 Building $42,650 | $45,830 (-) Land $3,180 Building $42,650 |
| 2025 | $498.00 (+37.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,830 Land $3,180 Building $42,650 | $45,830 Land $3,180 Building $42,650 |
| 2024 | $362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,400 (+15.57%) Land $3,180 Building $30,220 | $33,400 Land $3,180 Building $30,220 | |
| 2022 | $360.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,900 Land $3,180 Building $25,720 | |
| 2021 | $28,900 Land $3,180 Building $25,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2015 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · river or lake 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 217 3rd 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 | COLUMBUS JUNCTION WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA5815064 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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