Shelby County property record for 400 3rd Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832200005111 |
| Primary APN | 832200005111 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LTS 11 & 12 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEFIANCE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3064 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
400 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 3RD AVE, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052232-2005 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 3rd Ave was $1,404 with a homeowner's exemption, up 21.9% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,404.00 (+21.88%) | $106,976 (-) Land $10,500 Building $96,476 | $106,976 (-) Land $10,500 Building $96,476 |
| 2025 | $1,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,976 Land $10,500 Building $96,476 | $106,976 Land $10,500 Building $96,476 |
| 2024 | $1,152.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,343 (+23.43%) Land $10,500 Building $71,843 | $82,343 Land $10,500 Building $71,843 | |
| 2022 | $1,004.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,710 Land $10,500 Building $56,210 | |
| 2021 | $66,710 Land $10,500 Building $56,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| 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 400 3rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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