Hancock County property record for 226 E 4th St, Kanawha, IA 50447
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,113 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,224 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2601010001 |
| Primary APN | 2601010001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 294 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,113 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KANAWHA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50447-5016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG E 141' OF BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KANAWHA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMSTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1096 |
| Census Tract | 270400 |
226 E 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 E 4TH ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-5016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Property Address | 226 E 4TH ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-5016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000201365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1365 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 226 E 4th St was $1,224 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.9% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Kanawha City |
| Unified School District | West Hancock Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,224.00 (+15.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,580 Land $17,320 Building $80,260 | $97,580 Land $17,320 Building $80,260 |
| 2024 | $1,056.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,040 (+20.89%) Land $9,240 Building $70,800 | $80,040 Land $9,240 Building $70,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,086.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,210 Land $9,240 Building $56,970 | |
| 2021 | $66,210 Land $9,240 Building $56,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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 226 E 4th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | KANAWHA WATER SUPPLY serves 658 people · EPA ID IA4150014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comm 1 Connects Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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