Benton County property record for 308 Smith St SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,509 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,654 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19028800 |
| Primary APN | 19028800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,509 sqft (0.654 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 SMITH ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT 13 S 145' EX W 67' LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT #13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2124 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: Benton County records, as of September 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 308 SMITH ST SW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-2501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,600 (+5.88%) Land $40,300 Building $154,300 | $194,600 (+5.88%) Land $40,300 Building $154,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,654.00 (-3.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,800 (+22.21%) Land $40,600 Building $143,200 | $183,800 (+22.21%) Land $40,600 Building $143,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,400 Land $32,500 Building $117,900 | |
| 2021 | $150,400 Land $32,500 Building $117,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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