Hamilton County property record for 340 Bell St, Stanhope, IA 50246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.443 acres (19,303 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,130 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40862505306009 |
| Primary APN | 40862505306009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,303 sqft (0.443 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 366 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 138 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 340 BELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | STANHOPE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50246-7767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NW SW AUDITOR PARCEL E |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 86N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEAR LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
340 Bell St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1696 260TH ST, DENISON, IA 51442-7444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 340 Bell St was $3,130, up 30.5% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Stanhope City |
| Unified School District | South Hamilton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,130.00 (+30.53%) | $132,410 Land $9,460 Building $122,950 | $132,410 Land $9,460 Building $122,950 |
| 2024 | $2,398.00 | ||
| 2023 | $84,620 (+42.77%) Land $9,460 Building $75,160 | $84,620 Land $9,460 Building $75,160 | |
| 2022 | $1,276.00 | $59,270 Land $9,460 Building $49,810 | |
| 2021 | $59,270 Land $9,460 Building $49,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 340 Bell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 20, 2019
| 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 340 Bell 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 |
|---|
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 | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) private · serves 12,860 people · EPA ID IA2573701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange Fiber | 800 / 800 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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