Benton County property record for 305 Main St NE, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,702 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19006700 |
| Primary APN | 19006700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 998 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 499 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 85,655 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 597 ft deep x 74.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 195 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 MAIN ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT 11 LOT 15 EX COM 111RDS E OF SW COR 11 84 9 E 74.25' N164' W |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT #11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2090 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 MAIN ST NE, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12 / 524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 305 MAIN ST NE, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00017/0482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17/0482 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 305 MAIN ST NE, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000211571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1571 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,702.00 (+0.9%) | $175,900 (-) Land $14,500 Building $161,400 | $175,900 (-) Land $14,500 Building $161,400 |
| 2025 | $175,900 (+7.91%) Land $14,500 Building $161,400 | $175,900 (+7.91%) Land $14,500 Building $161,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,678.00 (+6.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $163,000 (+20.65%) Land $14,500 Building $148,500 | $163,000 (+20.65%) Land $14,500 Building $148,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,510.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,100 Land $11,600 Building $123,500 | |
| 2021 | $135,100 Land $11,600 Building $123,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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