O'Brien County property record for 308 E 1st St, Sanborn, IA 51248
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,944 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0025880000 |
| Primary APN | 0025880000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,944 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Steel Frame/Truss |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 308 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANBORN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51248 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 2 BLK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANBORN |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
308 E 1st St, an industrial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 W 5TH ST, SANBORN, IA 51248-1060 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011856 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 E 1st St was $974, up 31.3% from the year before.
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien County |
| Municipality | Sanborn City |
| Unified School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $974.00 (+31.27%) | $72,930 Land $6,000 Building $66,930 | $72,930 Land $6,000 Building $66,930 |
| 2024 | $742.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,940 (+50.9%) Land $6,000 Building $45,940 | $51,940 Land $6,000 Building $45,940 | |
| 2022 | $578.00 | $34,420 Land $6,000 Building $28,420 | |
| 2021 | $34,420 Land $6,000 Building $28,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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 308 E 1st St 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 | SANBORN WATER SUPPLY serves 1,392 people · EPA ID IA7165025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| The Community Agency Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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