Shelby County property record for 2449 Rd M16, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 33.6 acres (1,465,794 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,352 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 830306101000 |
| Primary APN | 830306101000 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,465,794 sqft (33.6 acres) |
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| Street Address | 2449 ROAD M16 |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-7120 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 6-81-39 FR NE NE |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
2449 Rd M16, agricultural vacant land, is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 COLE DR, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2273 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2449 Rd M16 was $1,352, down 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,352.00 (-1.74%) | $89,448 (-) Land $89,448 | $89,448 (-) Land $89,448 |
| 2025 | $1,376.00 | $89,448 Land $89,448 | $89,448 Land $89,448 |
| 2024 | $1,376.00 | ||
| 2023 | $71,338 (+36.67%) Land $71,338 | $71,338 Land $71,338 | |
| 2022 | $1,176.00 Additional exemption filed | $52,196 Land $52,196 | |
| 2021 | $52,196 Land $52,196 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2449 Rd M16 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2449 Rd M16 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 700 / 300 |
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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