Franklin County property record for 306 E Forest Ave, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2025) |
| APN | 093110103000 |
| Primary APN | 093110103000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,168 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 306 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 186' E OF NW COR (SEQ:1), NW NW 31 91 22,E 63. (SEQ:2), 5',S 145',W 63.5', (SEQ:3), N 145' BEG (SEQ:4) QCD-2022-2156 (2022-11-02), REC-#89-1440 () |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3145 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 819 2ND ST NW, CLARION, IA 50525-1013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $818.00 (+4.07%) | $46,200 (+1.54%) Land $3,000 Building $43,200 | $46,200 (+1.54%) Land $3,000 Building $43,200 |
| 2024 | $786.00 (-4.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,500 (+14.61%) Land $3,000 Building $42,500 | $45,500 (+14.61%) Land $3,000 Building $42,500 | |
| 2022 | $826.00 | $39,700 Land $3,000 Building $36,700 | |
| 2021 | $39,700 Land $3,000 Building $36,700 |
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 August 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, WMTel.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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