Franklin County property record for 302 E Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,600 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $668 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 093110900100 |
| Primary APN | 093110900100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 302 E ELLSWORTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | DOWS LOT 3 BLK 15 & (SEQ:1), W 18' OF S 68' & W (SEQ:2), 30' OF N 54' LOT 2 (SEQ:3) QCD-2015-0414 (2015-03-11) |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3150 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 093110900100
Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2626 1ST AVE S, FORT DODGE, IA 50501-4381 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $668.00 | $31,000 (+16.1%) Land $2,700 Building $28,300 | $31,000 (+16.1%) Land $2,700 Building $28,300 |
| 2024 | $668.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $26,700 (+10.79%) Land $2,700 Building $24,000 | $26,700 (+10.79%) Land $2,700 Building $24,000 | |
| 2022 | $638.00 | $24,100 Land $2,700 Building $21,400 | |
| 2021 | $24,100 Land $2,700 Building $21,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (19197C), as of February 20, 2013 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 190693603003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Uniti Group DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: LTD Broadband, Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association.
Based on FCC filings for 33 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA9921050, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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