Fayette County property record for 227 Center St, Elgin, IA 52141
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,486 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $618 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0814279013 |
| Primary APN | 0814279013 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,486 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 227 CENTER ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52141-9334 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | W 23'5" LOT 7, BLK 1 W 23'5" LOT 7, BLK 1 & N17' LOT 22, BLK 1 & N17' LOT 22, BLK 1 ELGIN (COMMERCIAL) ELGIN (RESIDENTIAL) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,22 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 80600 |
Source: Fayette County records · APN 0814279013
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 16521 BIGHORN RD, WADENA, IA 52169-9767 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014 2996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 2996 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Fayette County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette County |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | North Fayette Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,360 (+26.79%) Land $2,720 Building $47,640 | $50,360 (+26.79%) Land $2,720 Building $47,640 | |
| 2024 | $618.00 (-10.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $39,720 (+17.14%) Land $2,720 Building $37,000 | $39,720 (+17.14%) Land $2,720 Building $37,000 | |
| 2022 | $692.00 | $33,909 Land $2,199 Building $31,710 | |
| 2021 | $33,909 Land $2,199 Building $31,710 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 13, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1991–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Alpine Communications Fiber | 500 / 500 |
Based on FCC filings for 192 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 685 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 9 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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