252 85th St, Dows, IA 50071 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 252 85th St, Dows, IA 50071 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,792 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,437,915 sqft (33 acres)
GarageDetached, 384 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$2,162.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN093220000300
Alternative APN
  • 0932200003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,792 sqft Living Area
1st Floor728 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area182 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement182 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialVinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area1,437,915 sqft (33 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area384 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Porch Area60 sqft Porch
GraineryGrainery

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 85TH ST
CityDOWS
StateIA
Zip50071-8056
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionSW NE EXC I-35 (SEQ:1) COT-2018-2235 (2018-12-18), MSC-2017-0965 (2017-04-05), ESM-2008-1875 (2008-08-05), MSC-2008-1024 (2008-05-02), MSC-2008-0066 (2008-01-04), REC-BK94-PG46 ()
Legal Range22W
Legal Township91N
Legal Section32
JurisdictionFRANKLIN IA
Minor Civil DivisionMORGAN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2111
Census Tract360300

Owner

Source: Franklin County records · APN 093220000300

Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address252 85TH ST, DOWS, IA 50071-8056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyFranklin County
Unified School DistrictClarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,162.00 Homeowner's exemption$181,000 (+25.17%) Land $81,000 Building $100,000$181,000 (+25.17%) Land $81,000 Building $100,000
2024$2,162.00 (+5.36%)
2023$144,600 (+25.09%) Land $57,900 Building $86,700$144,600 (+25.09%) Land $57,900 Building $86,700
2022$2,052.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$115,600 Land $44,400 Building $71,200
2021$115,600 Land $44,400 Building $71,200

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