Buena Vista County property record for 320 W 3rd St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,202 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-383-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-383-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 320 W 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06-05 NEWELL CORP. |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 S HOWARD ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5014 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 320 W 3RD ST, NEWELL, IA 50568 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000213555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 213555 |
| Name | UNITED BANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,200 (+8.8%) Land $12,200 Building $63,000 | $75,200 (+8.8%) Land $12,200 Building $63,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,202.00 (-4.98%) | $69,120 (-) Land $6,470 Building $62,650 | $69,120 (-) Land $6,470 Building $62,650 |
| 2024 | $1,265.00 (+17.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,120 (+37.01%) Land $6,470 Building $62,650 | $69,120 (+37.01%) Land $6,470 Building $62,650 | |
| 2022 | $1,079.00 | $50,450 Land $6,470 Building $43,980 | |
| 2021 | $50,450 Land $6,470 Building $43,980 |
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 October 13, 2022
| 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 |
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 | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
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