Pottawattamie County property record for 218 S Locust St, Carson, IA 51525
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 834 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7440 02 355 010 |
| Primary APN | 7440 02 355 010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 834 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Street Address | 218 S LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CARSON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51525-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CARSON TOWN-ORIG PLAT LT 5 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARSON ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 21702 |
218 S Locust St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 35, CARSON, IA 51525-0035 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Locust St was $1,258, down 23.6% from the year before.
Source: Pottawattamie County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Carson City |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Unified School District | Riverside Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,500 (-) Land $8,500 Building $80,000 | $88,500 (-) Land $8,500 Building $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,258.00 (-23.62%) | $88,500 Land $8,500 Building $80,000 | $88,500 Land $8,500 Building $80,000 |
| 2024 | $1,647.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,000 (+39.45%) Land $7,400 Building $68,600 | $76,000 Land $7,400 Building $68,600 | |
| 2022 | $54,500 Land $6,000 Building $48,500 | ||
| 2021 | $1,581.00 | $54,500 Land $6,000 Building $48,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 S Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2013 · 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 218 S Locust 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CARSON WATER SUPPLY serves 766 people · EPA ID IA7809078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Western Iowa Wireless.
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