Benton County property record for 309 1st Ave, Atkins, IA 52206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,990 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01010300 |
| Primary APN | 01010300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,520 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATKINS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52206-9735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ATKINS LOT 3 & N 10' LOT 4 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ATKINS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
309 1st Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1441 CEDAR RIVER DR, PALO, IA 52324-9670 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13 / 2581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 1st Ave was $1,990.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Atkins City |
| Unified School District | Benton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,990.00 | $144,400 (-) Land $20,800 Building $123,600 | $144,400 (-) Land $20,800 Building $123,600 |
| 2025 | $144,400 Land $20,800 Building $123,600 | $144,400 Land $20,800 Building $123,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,952.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,900 (+17.24%) Land $21,000 Building $110,900 | $131,900 Land $21,000 Building $110,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,846.00 | $112,500 Land $16,800 Building $95,700 | |
| 2021 | $112,500 Land $16,800 Building $95,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 1st Ave 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 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 | 4 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 309 1st Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 2,056 people · EPA ID IA0603072 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Atkins Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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