Jefferson County property record for 400 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-403-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-403-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 245 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,875 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS LT1 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,994.00 (+6.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $311,000 (+16.52%) Land $14,000 Building $297,000 | $311,000 (+16.52%) Land $14,000 Building $297,000 |
| 2024 | $4,690.00 (+15.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $266,900 (+30.58%) Land $14,000 Building $252,900 | $266,900 (+30.58%) Land $14,000 Building $252,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,400 Land $14,000 Building $190,400 | |
| 2021 | $204,400 Land $14,000 Building $190,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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