Buena Vista County property record for 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,118 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,042 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-07-110-002 |
| Primary APN | 03-07-110-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,118 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 THOMAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIOUX RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50585-2054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 03-16 SIOUX RAPIDS CORP. N 82' LOTS 3 & 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIOUX RAPIDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SIOUX RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
231 Thomas St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 THOMAS ST, SIOUX RAPIDS, IA 50585-2054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Thomas St was $1,042 with a homeowner's exemption, down 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Sioux Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Sioux Central Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,300 (+37.5%) Land $14,900 Building $90,400 | $105,300 (+37.5%) Land $14,900 Building $90,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,042.00 (-13.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,580 Land $9,640 Building $66,940 | $76,580 Land $9,640 Building $66,940 |
| 2024 | $1,200.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,720 (+30.4%) Land $9,640 Building $72,080 | $81,720 Land $9,640 Building $72,080 | |
| 2022 | $1,076.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,670 Land $9,640 Building $53,030 | |
| 2021 | $62,670 Land $9,640 Building $53,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Thomas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 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 Thomas St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | SIOUX RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 932 people · EPA ID IA1175056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Evertek Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Northwest Communications.
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