Decatur County property record for 307 NW 5th St, Leon, IA 50144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,714 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0729478001 |
| Primary APN | 0729478001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 337 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 337 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 307 NW 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50144-1113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STOUT & GILLHAMS W 1 /2 LOTS 2 & 3, BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | STOUT AND GILIHAM'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
307 NW 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 NW 5TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 307 NW 5TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1113 |
| Document Number | 0020241008 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-1008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 307 NW 5TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1113 |
| Document Number | 0020241009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-1009 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2034 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11.8% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 307 NW 5TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1113 |
| Document Number | 0020221727 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $103.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 307 NW 5TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1113 |
| Document Number | 0020221728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1728 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 307 NW 5th St was $1,714.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Leon City |
| Unified School District | Central Decatur Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,714.00 | $94,650 (-) Land $11,090 Building $83,560 | $94,650 (-) Land $11,090 Building $83,560 |
| 2025 | $1,714.00 (+37.78%) | $94,650 Land $11,090 Building $83,560 | $94,650 Land $11,090 Building $83,560 |
| 2024 | $1,244.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,640 (+28.97%) Land $6,340 Building $62,300 | $68,640 Land $6,340 Building $62,300 | |
| 2022 | $53,221 Land $3,922 Building $49,299 | ||
| 2021 | $1,314.00 | $53,221 Land $3,922 Building $49,299 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 307 NW 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| 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 NW 5th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 | LEON WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA2742076 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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