231 Bench St, Lansing, IA 52151 Property Records

Allamakee County property record for 231 Bench St, Lansing, IA 52151

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,360 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$70,000 (Nov 2009)
Tax Bill$1,952 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0829179009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0829179009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Basement Area1,344 sqft
Finished Basement672 sqft
Unfinished Basement672 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPaneling
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,360 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions92 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area45 sqft
Deck Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 BENCH ST
CityLANSING
StateIA
Zip52151-9697
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT H & S 1/2 LOT I BLK 4 HANEY'S ADD
Legal SubdivisionHANEY'S ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot NumberH,I
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Township / Civil DivisionLANSING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2061
Census Tract960100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address231 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOUSING TRUST
Aug 18, 2020Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 3, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20093069
Prior Transfer DateFeb 22, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0020202459
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Recording DateJul 27, 2026
Property Address231 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
Document Number0000001546
Instrument DateMay 7, 2026
Instrument20261546
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address231 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697

Mortgage

Document Number0000001546,
DateJul 27, 2026
Instrument20261546
Lender
NameHOUSING TRUST
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMay 7, 2031
Interest
Rate10%
Max Rate-1%

August 2020: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Recording DateAug 18, 2020
Property Address231 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
Document Number0020202459
Map ReferenceMB K PG 538&539
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2000
Instrument2020 2459
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address231 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allamakee County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyAllamakee County
MunicipalityLansing City
Unified School DistrictEastern Allamakee Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,952.00$190,200 (+13.35%) Land $22,300 Building $167,900$190,200 (+13.35%) Land $22,300 Building $167,900
2025$1,952.00 (+24.33%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$167,800 (+13.84%) Land $22,600 Building $145,200$167,800 (+13.84%) Land $22,600 Building $145,200
2023$147,400 (+51.49%) Land $11,100 Building $136,300$147,400 (+51.49%) Land $11,100 Building $136,300
2022$1,570.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$97,300 Land $11,100 Building $86,200
2021$97,300 Land $11,100 Building $86,200

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 April 6, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2023–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLANSING WATER SUPPLY
serves 983 people · EPA ID IA0345054
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityRadium
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50

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