Osceola County property record for 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA 51232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,806 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260020208020 |
| Primary APN | 260020208020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ASHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51232-7094 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 L 8-9 EXC N7 1/2' L 8-9 BLK B N15' BLK A WAGNER'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WAGNER'S |
| Legal Block | A,B |
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
256 2nd Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Osceola County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5870 380TH ST, PRIMGHAR, IA 51245-7522 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000898 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 2nd Ave was $1,806.
Source: Osceola County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Ashton City |
| County | Osceola County |
| Unified School District | Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806.00 | $106,490 Land $6,480 Building $100,010 | $106,490 Land $6,480 Building $100,010 |
| 2024 | $1,806.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,340 Land $6,480 Building $92,860 | $99,340 Land $6,480 Building $92,860 | |
| 2022 | $1,336.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 256 2nd Ave 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 | ASHTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 456 people · EPA ID IA7209069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from OSCEOLA RURAL WATER SYSTEM-NORTH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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