Jasper County property record for 318 E Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1101407009 |
| Primary APN | 1101407009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 194 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 318 E HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLFAX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50054-1026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILSON & KELSEY'S ADD LOT 1 BLK 8 & COE'S ADD SOUTH 25' LOT 4 EX W 50' OF S 25' LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSON & KELSEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,4 |
| Jurisdiction | JASPER IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
318 E Howard St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jasper County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 318 E HOWARD ST, COLFAX, IA 50054-1026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JASPER IA |
| Property Address | 318 E HOWARD ST, COLFAX, IA 50054-1026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 E HOWARD ST, COLFAX, IA 50054-1026 |
| Document Number | 202600000830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00000830 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 318 E Howard St was $2,926 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jasper County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jasper County |
| Municipality | Colfax City |
| Unified School District | Colfax-Mingo Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,926.00 | $183,040 (-) Land $10,580 Building $172,460 | $183,040 (-) Land $10,580 Building $172,460 |
| 2025 | $2,926.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,040 Land $10,580 Building $172,460 | $183,040 Land $10,580 Building $172,460 |
| 2024 | $2,744.00 | ||
| 2023 | $162,800 (+25.68%) Land $10,580 Building $152,220 | $162,800 Land $10,580 Building $152,220 | |
| 2022 | $2,672.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,540 Land $10,580 Building $118,960 | |
| 2021 | $129,540 Land $10,580 Building $118,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 318 E Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, 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 risk around 318 E Howard St 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | COLFAX WATER SUPPLY serves 2,305 people · EPA ID IA5009056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 309 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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