Taylor County property record for 309 E Illinois St, Lenox, IA 50851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,096 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1419002264000 |
| Primary APN | 1419002264000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 442 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,149 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 309 E ILLINOIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | LENOX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50851-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG 264 CORP LEN LENOX |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF LENOX |
| Legal Block | 002 |
| Legal Lot Number | 264 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 E ILLINOIS ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200620070169 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33 / 381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Lenox City |
| Unified School District | Lenox Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,096.00 (+25.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,230 (+32.88%) Land $9,700 Building $44,530 | $54,230 (+32.88%) Land $9,700 Building $44,530 |
| 2024 | $870.00 (+22.19%) | ||
| 2022 | $712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,810 Land $9,700 Building $31,110 | |
| 2021 | $40,810 Land $9,700 Building $31,110 |
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 April 4, 2017
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | LENOX WATER SUPPLY serves 1,470 people · EPA ID IA8748075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Lenox Communications Fiber | 100 / 100 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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