Hancock County property record for 379 Center St E, Britt, IA 50423
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,601 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,348 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2206080081 |
| Primary APN | 2206080081 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,601 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 497 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 276 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 764 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 379 CENTER ST E |
|---|---|
| City | BRITT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50423-1858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWN & HILL E 1/2 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN & HILL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7&8 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRITT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 270300 |
379 Center St E is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 6TH ST SE, BRITT, IA 50423-1620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 379 Center St E was $1,348, up 52.5% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Britt City |
| Unified School District | West Hancock Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,348.00 (+52.49%) | $86,540 Land $11,550 Building $74,990 | $86,540 Land $11,550 Building $74,990 |
| 2024 | $884.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,810 (+3.88%) Land $8,250 Building $68,560 | $76,810 Land $8,250 Building $68,560 | |
| 2022 | $1,212.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,940 Land $8,250 Building $65,690 | |
| 2021 | $73,940 Land $8,250 Building $65,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 379 Center St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 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.
Wildfire risk around 379 Center St E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | BRITT WATER WORKS serves 2,064 people · EPA ID IA4103045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comm 1 Connects Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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