Fayette County property record for 227 E 1st Ave, Wadena, IA 52169
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $228 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1227404003 |
| Primary APN | 1227404003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 218 sqft |
| Basement Area | 156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 156 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 227 E 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WADENA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52169 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 170 HERRIMANS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRIMANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ILLYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 E 1ST AVE, WADENA, IA 52169 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 1124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette County |
| Municipality | Wadena City |
| Unified School District | North Fayette Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $228.00 | $42,120 (-) Land $4,370 Building $37,750 | $42,120 (-) Land $4,370 Building $37,750 |
| 2025 | $228.00 (+8.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,120 (+11.4%) Land $4,370 Building $37,750 | $42,120 (+11.4%) Land $4,370 Building $37,750 |
| 2024 | $210.00 (-46.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $37,810 (+15.66%) Land $4,370 Building $33,440 | $37,810 (+15.66%) Land $4,370 Building $33,440 | |
| 2022 | $392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,690 Land $3,640 Building $29,050 | |
| 2021 | $32,690 Land $3,640 Building $29,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WADENA WATER SYSTEM serves 209 people · EPA ID IA3371056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Alpine Communications Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
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