Cedar County property record for 321 W 5th St, Bennett, IA 52721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037012172260030 |
| Primary APN | 037012172260030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 321 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENNETT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52721-7706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHAFFERS ADD W 10' L2 & E 40' L3 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFFERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 450400 |
321 W 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 S CEDAR ST, 206, TIPTON, IA 52772-1764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 001550/120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 321 W 5TH ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7706 |
| Document Number | 001550/120 |
| Book / Page | 1550 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 3603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 321 W 5TH ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7706 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 321 W 5th St was $2,414 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Bennett City |
| Unified School District | Bennett Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,414.00 Homeowner's exemption | $198,710 (-) Land $10,400 Building $188,310 | $198,710 (-) Land $10,400 Building $188,310 |
| 2025 | $2,414.00 (+13.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,710 Land $10,400 Building $188,310 | $198,710 Land $10,400 Building $188,310 |
| 2024 | $2,130.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,520 (+31.14%) Land $10,400 Building $144,120 | $154,520 Land $10,400 Building $144,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,868.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,830 Land $9,100 Building $108,730 | |
| 2021 | $117,830 Land $9,100 Building $108,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2013
| 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.
The area around 321 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BENNETT WATERWORKS serves 347 people · EPA ID IA1603005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 60 ppb (2024–2026) 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| F&B Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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