Palo Alto County property record for 304 N Elder Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,104 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,186 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Aug 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 620002009000 |
| Primary APN | 620002009000 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,071 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,104 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 304 N ELDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAETTINGER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51342-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDN. N 132' W 122' BLOCK 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | E S AND C S GEORGE S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
304 N Elder Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221507 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 1507 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Number | 02022/1505 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 1505 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Number | 02022/1504 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 1504 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Number | 02022/1507 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 1507 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $267.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
| Document Number | 02020/2164 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 2164 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 2164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 304 N ELDER AVE, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1008 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 N Elder Ave was $2,186 with exemptions applied.
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Municipality | Graettinger City |
| Unified School District | Graettinger-Terril Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,186.00 | $175,080 (-) Land $15,520 Building $159,560 | $175,080 (-) Land $15,520 Building $159,560 |
| 2025 | $2,186.00 (+6.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $175,080 Land $15,520 Building $159,560 | $175,080 Land $15,520 Building $159,560 |
| 2024 | $2,058.00 | ||
| 2023 | $148,820 (+29.58%) Land $10,350 Building $138,470 | $148,820 Land $10,350 Building $138,470 | |
| 2022 | $2,264.00 | $114,850 Land $10,350 Building $104,500 | |
| 2021 | $114,850 Land $10,350 Building $104,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 N Elder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 304 N Elder Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | GRAETTINGER MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 897 people · EPA ID IA7445096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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