Chickasaw County property record for 251 S Chestnut Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,062 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-10-07-1-26-182 |
| Primary APN | 19-10-07-1-26-182 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 S CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW HAMPTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50659-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 07-95-12 N74 1/2FT E132FT OF LOT 5 W1/2 SW SW |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 95N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHICKASAW IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 70400 |
251 S Chestnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Chickasaw County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 S CHESTNUT AVE, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659-2107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 Sale | Jul 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 S Chestnut Ave was $2,062 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Chickasaw County assessment roll, as of September 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Municipality | New Hampton City |
| Unified School District | New Hampton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,062.00 | $161,100 (-) Land $19,400 Building $141,700 | $161,100 (-) Land $19,400 Building $141,700 |
| 2025 | $2,062.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,100 Land $19,400 Building $141,700 | $161,100 Land $19,400 Building $141,700 |
| 2024 | $2,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,900 Land $19,400 Building $127,500 | $146,900 Land $19,400 Building $127,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 S Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2012 · 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 | 2 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 251 S Chestnut Ave 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 | NEW HAMPTON WATER SUPPLY serves 3,494 people · EPA ID IA1970051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| New Hampton Municipal Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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