Des Moines County property record for 2909 Cathmar St, Burlington, IA 52601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Refinance Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-329-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-329-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| 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 | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52601-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 1 GREEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BURLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2909 Cathmar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Des Moines County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI AVAILABLE NOT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192015 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000002015 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-002015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000002016 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-002016 |
| Name | MEDIAPOLIS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DES MOINES IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000005027 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $293.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2909 CATHMAR ST BURLINGTON IA 526011527, BURLINGTON, IA 52601-1527 |
| Document Number | 5028 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5028 |
| Name | AVAILABLE NOT |
|---|---|
| Address | BURLINGTON, IA 52601 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2909 Cathmar St was $4,184.
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 | $4,184.00 | $258,600 Land $24,800 Building $233,800 | $258,600 Land $24,800 Building $233,800 |
| 2024 | $4,184.00 | ||
| 2023 | $225,600 Land $24,800 Building $200,800 | $225,600 Land $24,800 Building $200,800 | |
| 2021 | $3,676.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2909 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 2909 Cathmar St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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, ImOn Communications, LISCOFIBER.
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