2559 243rd St, Fairfield, IA 52556 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 2559 243rd St, Fairfield, IA 52556

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 875 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	1.73 acres (75,358 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$109,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,840 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-15-252-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-15-252-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	875 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	875 sqft
Basement Area	875 sqft
Finished Basement	875 sqft
Unfinished Basement	875 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	75,358 sqft (1.73 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,200 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	96 sqft
Deck Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	160 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2559 243RD ST
City	FAIRFIELD
State	IA
Zip	52556-8545
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LAKEWOOD SUB LT 12
Legal Subdivision	LAKEWOOD SUB (CEDAR)
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3058
Census Tract	90100

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2559 243RD ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8545
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018781
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	20180782
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2018
Property Address	2559 243RD ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8545
Document Number	20180781
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2018
Instrument	2018-0781
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2559 243RD ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8545

Mortgage

Document Number	20180782
Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	2018-0782

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.2%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2028
Index	1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Jefferson County
Unified School District	Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,840.00 (+4.31%) Homeowner's exemption	$174,100 (+12.47%) Land $34,400 Building $139,700	$174,100 (+12.47%) Land $34,400 Building $139,700
2024	$1,764.00 (+29.52%)
2023		$154,800 (+33.22%) Land $34,400 Building $120,400	$154,800 (+33.22%) Land $34,400 Building $120,400
2022	$1,362.00 Homeowner's exemption	$116,200 Land $34,400 Building $81,800
2021			$116,200 Land $34,400 Building $81,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 48% of the US · above 81% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless	100 / 50
Windstream Fixed Wireless	100 / 10

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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