Clay County property record for 3775 280th Ave, Dickens, IA 51333
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 8.86 acres (385,942 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale Jul 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 963625400005 |
| Primary APN | 963625400005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 385,942 sqft (8.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 3775 280TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DICKENS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51333-7508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 AGRICU |
| Legal Description | 3.00 AC TR PT NE SE & 5.86 AC TR PT SE SE BEING PARCEL B |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SIOUX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
3775 280th Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Clay County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241402 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 1402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
| Document Number | 02017/1815 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 1815 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 1815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
| Document Number | 02024/1402 |
| Book / Page | 2024 / 1402 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2024 1402 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $159.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3775 280TH AVE, DICKENS, IA 51333-7508 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3775 280th Ave was $1,572, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Spencer Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,572.00 (+1.55%) | $137,440 Land $11,210 Building $126,230 | $137,440 Land $11,210 Building $126,230 |
| 2024 | $1,548.00 | ||
| 2023 | $126,530 Land $8,290 Building $118,240 | $126,530 Land $8,290 Building $118,240 | |
| 2022 | $1,416.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3775 280th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 21, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3775 280th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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