Hancock County property record for 231 E 3rd St, Kanawha, IA 50447
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2601090010 |
| Primary APN | 2601090010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | KANAWHA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50447-7726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL LOT 1 BLK 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | KANAWHA |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMSTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 270400 |
231 E 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021908 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Document Number | 0000211800 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1800 |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Document Number | 0000210908 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 231 E 3RD ST, KANAWHA, IA 50447-7726 |
| Document Number | 0000170143 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 711 CAYUGA ST, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-2241 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 E 3rd St was $924, up 9.2% 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 | $924.00 (+9.22%) | $58,710 Land $7,650 Building $51,060 | $58,710 Land $7,650 Building $51,060 |
| 2024 | $846.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,210 (+48.81%) Land $4,080 Building $45,130 | $49,210 Land $4,080 Building $45,130 | |
| 2022 | $670.00 | $33,070 Land $4,080 Building $28,990 | |
| 2021 | $33,070 Land $4,080 Building $28,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 E 3rd 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 231 E 3rd 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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