Palo Alto County property record for 2940 River Rd, Graettinger, IA 51342
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,178 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 39.2 acres (1,707,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,474 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490016001030 |
| Primary APN | 490016001030 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,707,552 sqft (39.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2940 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | GRAETTINGER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW NE W. RIVER |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
2940 River Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 STATE ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-1268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2940 River Rd was $2,474 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Unified School District | Graettinger-Terril Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,474.00 | $198,980 (-) Land $33,690 Building $165,290 | $198,980 (-) Land $33,690 Building $165,290 |
| 2025 | $2,474.00 (+8.22%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $198,980 Land $33,690 Building $165,290 | $198,980 Land $33,690 Building $165,290 |
| 2024 | $2,286.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,500 (+56.31%) Land $24,200 Building $141,300 | $165,500 Land $24,200 Building $141,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,772.00 Additional exemption filed | $105,880 Land $18,780 Building $87,100 | |
| 2021 | $105,880 Land $18,780 Building $87,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2940 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 2940 River Rd 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 64% of the US · above 65% 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) |
|---|---|
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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