Des Moines County property record for 2905 Cathmar St, Burlington, IA 52601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $161,500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,536 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-329-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-329-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 775 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2905 CATHMAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52601-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 2 GREEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BURLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2905 Cathmar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Des Moines County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2905 CATHMAR ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2905 Cathmar St was $3,536.
Source: Des Moines County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines County |
| Municipality | Burlington City |
| Unified School District | Burlington Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,536.00 | $215,600 Land $24,800 Building $190,800 | $215,600 Land $24,800 Building $190,800 |
| 2024 | $3,536.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,200 Land $24,800 Building $167,400 | $192,200 Land $24,800 Building $167,400 | |
| 2021 | $3,106.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2905 Cathmar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 Claims | 3 (1980–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2002 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2905 Cathmar St is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 26,015 people · EPA ID IA2909053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 153 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Danville Mutual Telephone Company, LISCOFIBER.
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