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285 3rd St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 285 3rd St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$2,756 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2024 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-16-212-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-16-212-003

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,360 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,360 sqft
Basement Area1,360 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,360 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.143 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area40 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft
Patio Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address285 3RD ST SE
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-2120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionUNIT 3 CATALPA CONDO S 5' LOT 4 & ALL LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 34 LE MARS
Legal SubdivisionCATALPA CONDO
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number4-6
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2053
Census Tract970100

Owner

285 3rd St SE, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address285 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2123
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242345
Deed Book / Page2024 / 2345
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2024: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateAug 1, 2024
Property Address285 3RD ST SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2120
Document Number02024/2345
Book / Page2024 / 2345
Map ReferenceFILE 1999 CARD 3502
Instrument DateAug 1, 2024
Instrument2024 2345
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$367.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address285 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2123

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 285 3rd St SE was $2,756 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
MunicipalityLe Mars City
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,756.00$249,990 (-) Land $18,750 Building $231,240$249,990 (-) Land $18,750 Building $231,240
2025$249,990 Land $18,750 Building $231,240$249,990 Land $18,750 Building $231,240
2024$2,950.00
2023$236,610 Land $9,380 Building $227,230$236,610 Land $9,380 Building $227,230
2022$2,684.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 285 3rd St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

The area around 285 3rd St SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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