221 Benton St, Luzerne, IA 52257 Property Records

Benton County property record for 221 Benton St, Luzerne, IA 52257

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	1.73 acres (75,358 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,482 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Transfer Jan 2024 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11007600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11007600`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,324 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,324 sqft
Finished Basement	1,050 sqft
Unfinished Basement	274 sqft
Sunroom	Sunroom
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	75,358 sqft (1.73 acres)
Lot Dimensions	232 ft deep x 117 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	796 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	474 sqft
Deck Area	182 sqft
Patio Area	113 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic

Location & Zoning

Street Address	221 BENTON ST
City	LUZERNE
State	IA
Zip	52257-9624
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NICHOLS 2ND ADD EX S 30' LOT 3 & EX S 30' OF E 7' LOT 4 BLK 2 <2 BLK2 & W 15' LT
Legal Subdivision	NICHOLS 2ND
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2-4
Jurisdiction	BENTON IA
Township / Civil Division	IOWA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2047
Census Tract	960600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	221 BENTON ST, LUZERNE, IA 52257-9624
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 29, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 23, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2024212
Last Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000000945
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BENTON IA
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2024
Property Address	221 BENTON ST, LUZERNE, IA 52257-9624
Document Number	0000240945
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2024
Instrument	24-0945
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	221 BENTON ST, LUZERNE, IA 52257-9624

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BENTON IA
Recording Date	Jan 23, 2024
Property Address	221 BENTON ST, LUZERNE, IA 52257-9624
Document Number	0000240212
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2024
Instrument	24-0212
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	221 BENTON ST, LUZERNE, IA 52257-9624

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Benton County
Municipality	Luzerne City
Unified School District	Belle Plaine Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,482.00 (+5.32%)	$268,400 (-) Land $34,500 Building $233,900	$268,400 (-) Land $34,500 Building $233,900
2025	$3,306.00 Homeowner's exemption	$268,400 (+12.82%) Land $34,500 Building $233,900	$268,400 (+12.82%) Land $34,500 Building $233,900
2024	$3,306.00 (+1.6%)
2023		$237,900 (+22.82%) Land $34,100 Building $203,800	$237,900 (+22.82%) Land $34,100 Building $203,800
2022	$3,254.00 Homeowner's exemption	$193,700 Land $27,300 Building $166,400
2021			$193,700 Land $27,300 Building $166,400

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
USA Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
GigFire Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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