3085 280th St, Dows, IA 50071 Property Records

Wright County property record for 3085 280th St, Dows, IA 50071

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size40 acres (1,742,400 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,114 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-33-400-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-33-400-004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,728 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,742,400 sqft (40 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,284 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area128 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Lean-ToLean-To

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address3085 280TH ST
CityDOWS
StateIA
Zip50071-7512
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionSE SE
Legal Range23W
Legal Township91N
Legal Section33
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1149
Census Tract680400

Owner

Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address101 S A ST, DOWS, IA 50071-5048
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateOct 25, 2024
Transfer Doc0000000024
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Recording DateSep 14, 2026
Property Address3085 280TH ST, DOWS, IA 50071-7512
Document Number0000001713
Book / Page2026 / 1713
Instrument DateSep 10, 2026
Instrument20261713
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust, 165
Address260 7TH ST SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1431

Mortgage

Document Number0000001713,
DateSep 14, 2026
Book Page2026/1713
Instrument20261713
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWright County
Unified School DistrictClarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$156,000 (-) Land $68,500 Building $87,500$156,000 (-) Land $68,500 Building $87,500
2025$2,114.00 (+9.76%)$156,000 (+29.57%) Land $68,500 Building $87,500$156,000 (+29.57%) Land $68,500 Building $87,500
2024$1,926.00 (+4.33%)
2023$120,400 (+17.23%) Land $50,900 Building $69,500$120,400 (+17.23%) Land $50,900 Building $69,500
2022$1,846.00 Additional exemption filed$102,700 Land $37,800 Building $64,900
2021$102,700 Land $37,800 Building $64,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
WMTel
Fixed Wireless
50 / 10
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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