Buena Vista County property record for 252 E Walnut St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 856 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $737 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-479-003 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-479-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10-01 NEWELL CORP. SCHOLL & COON ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOLL & COON ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 252 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 241321 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000260036 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 260036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000260037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 260037 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 252 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000241321 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 241321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $138.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 252 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000241322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 241322 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,160 (-) Land $6,000 Building $34,160 | $40,160 (-) Land $6,000 Building $34,160 | |
| 2024 | $737.00 (+18.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $40,160 (+37.68%) Land $6,000 Building $34,160 | $40,160 (+37.68%) Land $6,000 Building $34,160 | |
| 2022 | $620.00 | $29,170 Land $6,000 Building $23,170 | |
| 2021 | $29,170 Land $6,000 Building $23,170 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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