O'Brien County property record for 255 3rd St SW, Primghar, IA 51245
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,093 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (17,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000210100 |
| Primary APN | 0000210100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,093 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,000 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Lean-To | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 255 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | PRIMGHAR |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51245-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DERBY & ROWANS ADD LOTS 8-9-10-11-12 BLK 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | DERBY & ROWAN'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-12 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5073 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
255 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 3RD ST SW, PRIMGHAR, IA 51245-1118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 3rd St SW was $660 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien County |
| Municipality | Primghar City |
| Unified School District | South O'Brien Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $660.00 (+4.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,600 Land $15,470 Building $43,130 | $58,600 Land $15,470 Building $43,130 |
| 2024 | $634.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,030 (+54.99%) Land $13,610 Building $38,420 | $52,030 Land $13,610 Building $38,420 | |
| 2022 | $464.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,570 Land $9,900 Building $23,670 | |
| 2021 | $33,570 Land $9,900 Building $23,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 3rd St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 255 3rd St SW 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 | PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 902 people · EPA ID IA7155059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| The Community Agency Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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