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305 E 5th St, Lester, IA 51242 Property Records

Lyon County property record for 305 E 5th St, Lester, IA 51242

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.423 acres (18,434 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$4,000 (Sep 1992)
Tax Bill$4,396 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN370000012800000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN370000012800000

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area896 sqft
Basement Area896 sqft
Finished Basement300 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area18,434 sqft (0.423 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area948 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area165 sqft
Deck Area36 sqft
Patio Area204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address305 E 5TH ST
CityLESTER
StateIA
Zip51242-7720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Legal DescriptionF & D SUBDIV LOTS 5 & 6
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionLYON IA
Township / Civil DivisionLARCHWOOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1054
Census Tract950300

Owner

Source: Lyon County records · APN 370000012800000

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 155, LESTER, IA 51242-0155
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 22, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000314529
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lyon County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLyon County
MunicipalityLester City
Unified School DistrictWest Lyon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$428,250 (+21.05%) Land $20,420 Building $407,830$428,250 (+21.05%) Land $20,420 Building $407,830
2024$4,396.00 (+39.29%)
2023$353,780 (+31.39%) Land $20,420 Building $333,360$353,780 (+31.39%) Land $20,420 Building $333,360
2022$3,156.00 Homeowner's exemption$269,260 Land $20,420 Building $248,840
2021$269,260 Land $20,420 Building $248,840

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 23, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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