Lee County property record for 2601 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-05-251-0140 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-05-251-0140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 656 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 656 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 418 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2601 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #2762 2601 AVE E W60' E75' W660' N145' S997.4' SW 1/4 NE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 490100 |
2601 Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2601 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2601 Ave E was $1,960 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,960.00 | $127,160 (-) Land $15,150 Building $112,010 | $127,160 (-) Land $15,150 Building $112,010 |
| 2025 | $1,960.00 (+7.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $127,160 Land $15,150 Building $112,010 | $127,160 Land $15,150 Building $112,010 |
| 2024 | $1,818.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,310 Land $15,150 Building $99,160 | $114,310 Land $15,150 Building $99,160 | |
| 2022 | $1,948.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2601 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 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 2601 Ave E 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | RATHBUN REG WATER ASSN (FT MADISON) private · serves 11,840 people · EPA ID IA0400901 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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