Decatur County property record for 307 W 3rd St, Van Wert, IA 50262
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,508 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0213132001 |
| Primary APN | 0213132001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 44,776 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Street Address | 307 W 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50262-7715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN. - LOTS 1 THRU 4, BLK. 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3052 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
307 W 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 W 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 W 3rd St was $1,508 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Clarke Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,508.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,160 (-) Land $10,670 Building $82,490 | $93,160 (-) Land $10,670 Building $82,490 |
| 2025 | $1,508.00 (+18.37%) | $93,160 Land $10,670 Building $82,490 | $93,160 Land $10,670 Building $82,490 |
| 2024 | $1,274.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,180 (+43.44%) Land $7,120 Building $62,060 | $69,180 Land $7,120 Building $62,060 | |
| 2022 | $48,229 Land $3,026 Building $45,203 | ||
| 2021 | $838.00 | $48,229 Land $3,026 Building $45,203 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 W 3rd 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 W 3rd St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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