Buena Vista County property record for 262 E Walnut St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-479-007 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-479-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,425 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 262 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 05-01 NEWELL CORP. SCHOLL & COON ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOLL & COON ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| 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 | 262 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222510 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 262 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000241754 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 241754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $167.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 262 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Document Number | 0000241755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 241755 |
| Name | FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 262 E WALNUT ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5056 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000222549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222549 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $96,500 (+65.15%) Land $11,800 Building $84,700 | $96,500 (+65.15%) Land $11,800 Building $84,700 | |
| 2025 | $572.00 (-46.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,430 (-) Land $5,880 Building $52,550 | $58,430 (-) Land $5,880 Building $52,550 |
| 2024 | $1,071.00 (+53%) | ||
| 2023 | $58,430 (+39.82%) Land $5,880 Building $52,550 | $58,430 (+39.82%) Land $5,880 Building $52,550 | |
| 2022 | $700.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,790 Land $5,880 Building $35,910 | |
| 2021 | $41,790 Land $5,880 Building $35,910 |
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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