Butler County property record for 219 E Railroad St, Shell Rock, IA 50670
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,826 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1211329010 |
| Primary APN | 1211329010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 219 E RAILROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELL ROCK |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50670-7730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PFA ADD. LOTS 13 & 14 & NWLY 100' LOT 19 BLK. 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | P F A |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13&14 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTLER IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELL ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 70500 |
219 E Railroad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Butler County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 362, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670-0362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK & TRUST NA |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK & TRUST NA |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017 / 2520 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20083404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTLER IA |
| Property Address | 219 E RAILROAD ST, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670-7730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020210374 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0374 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK & TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTLER IA |
| Property Address | 219 E RAILROAD ST, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670-7730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020203003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-3003 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK & TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTLER IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 219 E RAILROAD ST, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670-7730 |
| Document Number | 2017/2520 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 2520 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 219 E RAILROAD ST, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670-7730 |
| Document Number | 20172521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-2521 |
| Name | STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 219 E Railroad St was $4,826 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Butler County assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Butler County |
| Municipality | Shell Rock City |
| Unified School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,826.00 (+1.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $294,470 Land $22,600 Building $271,870 | $294,470 Land $22,600 Building $271,870 |
| 2024 | $4,750.00 | ||
| 2023 | $276,440 (+19.22%) Land $22,600 Building $253,840 | $276,440 Land $22,600 Building $253,840 | |
| 2022 | $4,408.00 Homeowner's exemption | $231,880 Land $22,600 Building $209,280 | |
| 2021 | $231,880 Land $22,600 Building $209,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 219 E Railroad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020 · 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1993–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And 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 219 E Railroad St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | SHELL ROCK MUNI WATER SUPP serves 1,269 people · EPA ID IA1286042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 5 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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