Lee County property record for 3440 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Hotel/Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,576 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-06-479-0010 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-06-479-0010 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,576 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 68,868 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3440 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel/Motel |
| Legal Description | #4243-A 3440 AVE L NW PT SE1/4 SE1/4 STRIP IN MID PT OF BLK SE1/4 SE1/4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
3440 Ave E, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3440 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-3455 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13N / 2110 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 002022/191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3440 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-3455 |
| Document Number | 002022/189 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 0189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $559.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3440 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-3455 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3440 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-3455 |
| Document Number | 002022/190 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022 0190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3440 AVENUE L, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-3455 |
| Document Number | 002022/191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/191 |
| Instrument | 2022 0191 |
| Name | PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 3440 Ave E was $20,882.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,882.00 | $619,290 (+1.19%) Land $129,050 Building $490,240 | $619,290 (+1.19%) Land $129,050 Building $490,240 |
| 2025 | $20,882.00 (+23.83%) | $612,000 Land $129,050 Building $482,950 | $612,000 Land $129,050 Building $482,950 |
| 2024 | $16,864.00 | ||
| 2023 | $512,630 Land $129,050 Building $383,580 | $512,630 Land $129,050 Building $383,580 | |
| 2022 | $14,002.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3440 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 2020 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3440 Ave E 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 | RATHBUN REG WATER ASSN (FT MADISON) private · serves 11,840 people · EPA ID IA0400901 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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