Decatur County property record for 301 E Line St, Van Wert, IA 50262
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.719 acres (31,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $934 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0212459001 |
| Primary APN | 0212459001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 31,333 sqft (0.719 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 301 E LINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50262-7738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BARRS ADDN. - LOTS 5 THRU 8, BLK. 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3067 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Decatur County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20061376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2006 / 1376 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000158 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Number | 0020230158 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Number | 0020230223 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Number | 0020230224 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
| Document Number | 0020230159 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E LINE ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7738 |
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Clarke Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,890 (+36.8%) Land $10,670 Building $81,220 | $91,890 (+36.8%) Land $10,670 Building $81,220 | |
| 2024 | $934.00 (+68.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $67,170 (+92.15%) Land $7,120 Building $60,050 | $67,170 (+92.15%) Land $7,120 Building $60,050 | |
| 2022 | $34,957 Land $4,233 Building $30,724 | ||
| 2021 | $554.00 | $34,957 Land $4,233 Building $30,724 |
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 February 16, 2018
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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