Shelby County property record for 307 5th St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,267 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.557 acres (24,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,470 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832204000072 |
| Primary APN | 832204000072 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,267 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,255 sqft (0.557 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 231 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 307 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FLAUGHERS ADD S 105' OF N 115' LT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLAUGHERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
307 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 307, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 5th St was $2,470 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,470.00 | $194,523 (-) Land $10,531 Building $183,992 | $194,523 (-) Land $10,531 Building $183,992 |
| 2025 | $194,523 Land $10,531 Building $183,992 | $194,523 Land $10,531 Building $183,992 | |
| 2024 | $2,728.00 | ||
| 2023 | $180,881 (+22.96%) Land $10,531 Building $170,350 | $180,881 Land $10,531 Building $170,350 | |
| 2022 | $2,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,102 Land $10,531 Building $136,571 | |
| 2021 | $147,102 Land $10,531 Building $136,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 307 5th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 | 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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