Shelby County property record for 300 Main Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $456 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832200007172 |
| Primary APN | 832200007172 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 300 MAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3074 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LTS 17 & 18 BLK 7 EX S 50' |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEFIANCE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3071 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 311, HARLAN, IA 51537-0311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $456.00 (+14.57%) | $31,224 (-) Land $3,150 Building $28,074 | $31,224 (-) Land $3,150 Building $28,074 |
| 2025 | $31,224 (+25.66%) Land $3,150 Building $28,074 | $31,224 (+25.66%) Land $3,150 Building $28,074 | |
| 2024 | $398.00 (-8.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,848 (-1.26%) Land $3,150 Building $21,698 | $24,848 (-1.26%) Land $3,150 Building $21,698 | |
| 2022 | $436.00 | $25,164 Land $3,780 Building $21,384 | |
| 2021 | $25,164 Land $3,780 Building $21,384 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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