Van Buren County property record for 306 E 5th St, Cantril, IA 52542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000680936476120 |
| Primary APN | 000680936476120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 255 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 255 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,104 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 306 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CANTRIL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52542-1034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SE SE 70/130' |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 68N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3105 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Van Buren County records · APN 000680936476120
Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 E 5TH ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009440 |
| Deed Book / Page | 150 / 385 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Property Address | 306 E 5TH ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 434 |
| Name | FIRST IOWA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Van Buren County records · Assessment roll updated September 23, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Cantril City |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County 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 | $932.00 (+10.43%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $89,520 (+10.55%) Land $8,400 Building $81,120 | $89,520 (+10.55%) Land $8,400 Building $81,120 |
| 2023 | $80,980 (+30.95%) Land $7,700 Building $73,280 | $80,980 (+30.95%) Land $7,700 Building $73,280 | |
| 2022 | $844.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $61,840 Land $4,760 Building $57,080 | $61,840 Land $4,760 Building $57,080 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 16, 2015 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Van Buren Telephone Co. Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 60 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CANTRIL WATER SUPPLY serves 224 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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