36 Central Ave NE, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 36 Central Ave NE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property Type	Restaurant
Details	3,840 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.055 acres (2,400 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$74,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,700 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-09-386-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-09-386-002`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,840 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,920 sqft
Basement Area	1,920 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Urethane Foam
Lot Area	2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 24 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	36 CENTRAL AVE NE
City	LE MARS
State	IA
Zip	51031-3515
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal Description	LOT 19 BLK 5 LOT 19 BLK 5 LE MARS LE MARS
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3030
Census Tract	970200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Le Mars Downtown Commercial Historic District listed 2012 · 73 contributing resources · NRIS 12000908

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1430 TWO RIVERS BLVD DR, LE MARS, IA 51031-2896
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage AMERICAN BANK
Apr 2, 2018	Executor's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20181127
Deed Book / Page	2018 / 1127
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Property Address	36 CENTRAL AVE NE, LE MARS, IA 51031-3515
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002018/0000001128
Date	Apr 2, 2018
Book Page	0000002018/0000001128
Instrument	000000001128

Lender

Name	AMERICAN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2018: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2018
Property Address	36 CENTRAL AVE NE, LE MARS, IA 51031-3515
Document Number	02018/1127
Book / Page	2018 / 1127
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	000000001127
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Plymouth County
Municipality	Le Mars City
Unified School District	Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,700.00 (+109.99%)	$247,300 (-) Land $12,240 Building $235,060	$247,300 (-) Land $12,240 Building $235,060
2025		$247,300 (+135.17%) Land $12,240 Building $235,060	$247,300 (+135.17%) Land $12,240 Building $235,060
2024	$1,762.00 (+43.72%)
2023		$105,160 Land $8,160 Building $97,000	$105,160 Land $8,160 Building $97,000
2022	$1,226.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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	1 in force

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2026
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.

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