237 4th St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 237 4th St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.283 acres (12,341 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill$2,420 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-16-156-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-16-156-005

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,242 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,242 sqft
Basement Area932 sqft
Unfinished Basement932 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,341 sqft (0.283 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area50 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area340 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 4TH ST SW
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-2021
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW 50' LOTS 7-8-9 BLK 44 & E 32' OF 3RD AVE SW ROW LE MARS
Legal SubdivisionCITY OF LE MARS
Legal Block44
Legal Lot Number7-9
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4022
Census Tract970200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address237 4TH ST SW, LE MARS, IA 51031-2021
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20096313
Deed Book / Page2009 / 6313
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
MunicipalityLe Mars City
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,420.00 (-0.58%)$207,950 (-) Land $24,600 Building $183,350$207,950 (-) Land $24,600 Building $183,350
2025$207,950 (+62.64%) Land $24,600 Building $183,350$207,950 (+62.64%) Land $24,600 Building $183,350
2024$2,434.00 (+72.62%)
2023$127,860 Land $16,480 Building $111,380$127,860 Land $16,480 Building $111,380
2022$1,410.00

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 October 26, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemLEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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