Jefferson County property record for 2270 256th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 7 ba · 5,489 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 15.7 acres (683,892 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,080,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-19-300-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-19-300-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,489 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,458 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 865 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,458 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 683,892 sqft (15.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 870 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 2270 256TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-8845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PCL A (PT SE SW) 19 71 9 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3080 |
| Census Tract | 90100 |
Source: Jefferson County records · APN 11-19-300-020
Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2270 256TH ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025809 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 2270 256TH ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020211595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1595 |
| Name | PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Jefferson County records · Assessment roll updated September 25, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,564.00 | $814,300 (+16.56%) Land $8,500 Building $805,800 | $814,300 (+16.56%) Land $8,500 Building $805,800 |
| 2024 | $8,564.00 (+32.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $698,600 (+36.18%) Land $6,900 Building $691,700 | $698,600 (+36.18%) Land $6,900 Building $691,700 | |
| 2022 | $6,444.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $513,000 Land $5,400 Building $507,600 | |
| 2021 | $513,000 Land $5,400 Building $507,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 6, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 79% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| West Liberty Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Uniti Group.
Based on FCC filings for 3 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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