Dallas County property record for 315 2nd Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,808 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,840 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000001528232010 |
| Primary APN | 000001528232010 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 315 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VAN METER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50261-8303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | CHENOWETH 2ND ADD LOTS 7 & 8 BLK F |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHENOWETH 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN METER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3074 |
| Census Tract | 50902 |
315 2nd Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Dallas County records, as of October 8, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 2ND AVE # 3, 3, DES MOINES, IA 50361-0001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0201913789 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2019 / 13789 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 315 2ND AVE, VAN METER, IA 50261-8303 |
| Document Number | 0000013789 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $359.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 315 2ND AVE #3 VAN METER IA 50261, 3, VAN METER, IA 50261 |
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Van Meter City |
| Unified School District | Van Meter Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,910 Land $32,000 Building $225,910 | $257,910 Land $32,000 Building $225,910 | |
| 2024 | $3,840.00 | ||
| 2023 | $238,320 (+13.33%) Land $32,000 Building $206,320 | $238,320 Land $32,000 Building $206,320 | |
| 2022 | $3,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $210,290 Land $32,000 Building $178,290 | |
| 2021 | $210,290 Land $32,000 Building $178,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 315 2nd 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 June 23, 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 315 2nd Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 | VAN METER MUNICIPAL WATER WORK serves 1,074 people · EPA ID IA2570046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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