Pocahontas County property record for 252 Nelson St, Laurens, IA 50554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,087 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $662 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0127102009 |
| Primary APN | 0127102009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,087 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,196 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 252 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAURENS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50554-1212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OUTLOTS C & D |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POCAHONTAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAN LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2215 |
| Census Tract | 780100 |
Source: Pocahontas County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 NELSON ST, LAURENS, IA 50554-1212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Pocahontas County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pocahontas County |
| Municipality | Laurens City |
| Unified School District | Laurens-Marathon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $662.00 (-16.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,895 (-5.17%) Land $6,425 Building $38,470 | $44,895 (-5.17%) Land $6,425 Building $38,470 |
| 2024 | $794.00 (+30.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $47,344 Land $3,855 Building $43,489 | $47,344 Land $3,855 Building $43,489 | |
| 2022 | $608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | LAURENS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,301 people · EPA ID IA7614063 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Laurens Municipal Power & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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