251 Bench St, Lansing, IA 52151 Property Records

Allamakee County property record for 251 Bench St, Lansing, IA 52151

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,724 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$2,170 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Line of Credit
Dec 2023 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0829179008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0829179008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area624 sqft
Basement Area624 sqft
Finished Basement624 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPaneling

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area6,724 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions84 ft deep x 77 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 BENCH ST
CityLANSING
StateIA
Zip52151-9697
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT J & N 1/2 LOT I BLK 4 JAMES HANEY'S ADD
Legal SubdivisionJAMES HANEY'S ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot NumberI,J
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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 122, LANSING, IA 52151-0122
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WAUKON STATE BANK
Dec 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WAUKON STATE BANK
Mar 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF THE WEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232611
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Property Address251 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1795 MAIN ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9655

Mortgage

Document Number0020232612
DateDec 22, 2023
Instrument2023 2612
Lender
NameWAUKON STATE BANK
TypeBank
Address22 W MAIN ST, WAUKON, IA 52172
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Property Address251 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1795 MAIN ST, LANSING, IA 52151

Mortgage

Document Number0020232612
DateDec 22, 2023
Instrument2023 2612
Lender
NameWAUKON STATE BANK
TypeBank
Address22 W MAIN ST, WAUKON, IA 52172
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLAMAKEE IA
Property Address251 BENCH ST, LANSING, IA 52151-9697
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20190567
DateMar 25, 2019
Instrument2019 0567
Lender
NameBANK OF THE WEST
TypeBank
AddressUTICA, NY 13505
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$2,170.00$128,000 (+0.31%) Land $20,400 Building $107,600$128,000 (+0.31%) Land $20,400 Building $107,600
2025$2,170.00 (+11.23%)$127,600 (+15.68%) Land $21,300 Building $106,300$127,600 (+15.68%) Land $21,300 Building $106,300
2024$1,951.00 (+38.37%)
2023$110,300 (+44.75%) Land $10,500 Building $99,800$110,300 (+44.75%) Land $10,500 Building $99,800
2022$1,410.00 Homeowner's exemption$76,200 Land $10,500 Building $65,700
2021$76,200 Land $10,500 Building $65,700

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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