Buena Vista County property record for 344 E 3rd St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Jun 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-478-006 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-478-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 344 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5004 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 08-19 NEWELL CORP. & S 10' LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWELL 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 S CLARK ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5016 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CENTRAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20063292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 344 E 3RD ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000222291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222291 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 344 E 3RD ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 191525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191525 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2024 |
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 | $134,500 (+1,755.17%) Land $6,900 Building $127,600 | ||
| 2025 | $7,250 (-94.9%) Land $7,250 | $7,250 (-94.9%) Land $7,250 | |
| 2024 | $5.00 (-99.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,150 (+55.25%) | $142,150 (+55.25%) | |
| 2022 | $1,948.00 | $91,560 Land $9,070 Building $82,490 | |
| 2021 | $91,560 Land $9,070 Building $82,490 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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