Lyon County property record for 303 E 5th St, Lester, IA 51242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.484 acres (21,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,430 (Feb 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,878 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370000013000000 |
| Primary APN | 370000013000000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,100 sqft (0.484 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 303 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LESTER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51242-7720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS |
| Legal Description | LESTER UNPLATTED 150' X 130' TRACT & E 10'OF 150' X 141' TRACT IN LOT 4 THOMAS SUBDIV 36-100-47 |
| Legal Tract | IN |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LARCHWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Lyon County records · APN 370000013000000
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 101, LESTER, IA 51242-0101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000314248 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lyon County |
| Municipality | Lester City |
| Unified School District | West Lyon 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 | $186,880 (+19.07%) Land $21,030 Building $165,850 | $186,880 (+19.07%) Land $21,030 Building $165,850 | |
| 2024 | $1,878.00 (+34.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $156,950 (+26.73%) Land $21,030 Building $135,920 | $156,950 (+26.73%) Land $21,030 Building $135,920 | |
| 2022 | $1,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,850 Land $21,030 Building $102,820 | |
| 2021 | $123,850 Land $21,030 Building $102,820 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lyon County (19119C), as of September 23, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; 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) |
|---|---|
| Alliance Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 128 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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