Buena Vista County property record for 253 E Walnut St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $76 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-480-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-480-004 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 253 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 03-02 NEWELL CORP. SCHOLL & COON ADD. & W 40' LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOLL & COON ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,600 (+165.45%) Land $11,600 | $11,600 (+165.45%) Land $11,600 | |
| 2025 | $76.00 (-10.59%) | $4,370 (-) Land $4,370 | $4,370 (-) Land $4,370 |
| 2024 | $85.00 (-9.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,370 (-) Land $4,370 | $4,370 (-) Land $4,370 | |
| 2022 | $94.00 | $4,370 Land $4,370 | |
| 2021 | $4,370 Land $4,370 |
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 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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