Jefferson County property record for 400 E Pierce Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-402-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-402-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| 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 | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 516 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E PIERCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS LT 1 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
400 E Pierce Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E PIERCE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 400 E PIERCE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3854 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20181626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-1626 |
| Name | MIDWESTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 114 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 E Pierce Ave was $4,616 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
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 | $4,616.00 (+4.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,800 Land $14,000 Building $260,800 | $274,800 Land $14,000 Building $260,800 |
| 2024 | $4,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $231,700 (+29.37%) Land $14,000 Building $217,700 | $231,700 Land $14,000 Building $217,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,526.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,100 Land $14,000 Building $165,100 | |
| 2021 | $179,100 Land $14,000 Building $165,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 E Pierce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 400 E Pierce Ave is low, with 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 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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