31213 Hwy 3, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 31213 Hwy 3, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size31.9 acres (1,393,484 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$105,500 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$2,806 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-07-300-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-07-300-012

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,256 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,088 sqft
Basement Area1,088 sqft
Finished Basement250 sqft
Unfinished Basement738 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,393,484 sqft (31.9 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area656 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area288 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address31213 HIGHWAY 3
CityLE MARS
StateIA
Zip51031-8315
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionPT SW 1/4 SW 1/4
Legal Range45W
Legal Township92N
Legal Section07
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionAMERICA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3159
Census Tract970400

Owner

Source: Plymouth 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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address31213 HIGHWAY 3, LE MARS, IA 51031-8315
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20152717
Deed Book / Page2015 / 2717
Prior Transfer DateJun 26, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc02015/2718
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,806.00 (-7.82%)$326,970 (-) Land $80,010 Building $246,960$326,970 (-) Land $80,010 Building $246,960
2025$3,044.00 Homeowner's exemption$326,970 (+5.42%) Land $80,010 Building $246,960$326,970 (+5.42%) Land $80,010 Building $246,960
2024$3,044.00 (+13.08%)
2023$310,160 Land $67,660 Building $242,500$310,160 Land $67,660 Building $242,500
2022$2,692.00

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 October 26, 2022 · 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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes

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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

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