Plymouth County property record for 308 5th Ave NW, Le Mars, IA 51031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,868 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-09-307-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-09-307-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 209 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 5TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | LE MARS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51031-3104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 106 LE MARS |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVENTH ADDTION |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
308 5th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 5TH AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Property Address | 308 5TH AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021/4678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/4678 |
| Instrument | 2021 4678 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 308 5th Ave NW was $1,868.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Le Mars City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,868.00 | $177,630 (-) Land $18,000 Building $159,630 | $177,630 (-) Land $18,000 Building $159,630 |
| 2025 | $177,630 Land $18,000 Building $159,630 | $177,630 Land $18,000 Building $159,630 | |
| 2023 | $148,520 Land $12,000 Building $136,520 | $148,520 Land $12,000 Building $136,520 | |
| 2022 | $1,732.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 5th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 308 5th Ave NW is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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