Jackson County property record for 304 N Main St, Preston, IA 52069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,014 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 882028302010000 |
| Primary APN | 882028302010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,680 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 232 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 304 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52069-9771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 29 & W8' OF ALLEY ADJ ON E |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 84N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF PRESTON |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN BUREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2101 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
304 N Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 334 N MAIN ST, PRESTON, IA 52069-9771 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20154005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 4005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 N Main St was $1,014.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Preston City |
| Unified School District | Easton Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,014.00 | $72,400 (+5.69%) Land $12,200 Building $60,200 | $72,400 (+5.69%) Land $12,200 Building $60,200 |
| 2025 | $1,014.00 (-5.76%) | $68,500 Land $12,200 Building $56,300 | $68,500 Land $12,200 Building $56,300 |
| 2024 | $1,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,000 Land $12,200 Building $53,800 | $66,000 Land $12,200 Building $53,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,020.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 N Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 27, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 304 N Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | PRESTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY serves 949 people · EPA ID IA4965057 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| 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 | 1 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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Preston Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.
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