Benton County property record for 400 Elm St, Garrison, IA 52229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $302 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07005350 |
| Primary APN | 07005350 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARRISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52229-9518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD S 100' LOT 1 & S 100 W 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
400 Elm St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2017.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 ELM ST, GARRISON, IA 52229-9518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17 / 1851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 400 ELM ST, GARRISON, IA 52229-9518 |
| Document Number | 17/1851 |
| Book / Page | 17 / 1851 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 UNION ST, 602, RYAN, IA 52330-7737 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 Elm St was $302 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Garrison City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $302.00 | $28,800 (-) Land $3,800 Building $25,000 | $28,800 (-) Land $3,800 Building $25,000 |
| 2025 | $28,800 Land $3,800 Building $25,000 | $28,800 Land $3,800 Building $25,000 | |
| 2024 | $300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $26,000 Land $3,400 Building $22,600 | $26,000 Land $3,400 Building $22,600 | |
| 2022 | $292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023
| 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 Elm St 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | GARRISON WATER SUPPLY serves 344 people · EPA ID IA0625078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Keystone Communications Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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