Jefferson County property record for 2791 240th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $544 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-12-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 11-12-400-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2791 240TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-8518 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BAIRD SUB SE SE & NE SE 12 71 9 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 71N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAIRD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2102 |
| Census Tract | 90100 |
2791 240th St, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2817 240TH ST, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252669 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001759 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2791 240th St was $544.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544.00 | $38,500 Land $34,000 Building $4,500 | $38,500 Land $34,000 Building $4,500 |
| 2023 | $240,300 (+43.81%) Land $33,000 Building $207,300 | $240,300 Land $33,000 Building $207,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,250.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $167,100 Land $25,900 Building $141,200 | |
| 2021 | $167,100 Land $25,900 Building $141,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2791 240th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 2791 240th St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Windstream Fixed Wireless | 25 / 4 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
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