Van Buren County property record for 401 Brown St, Cantril, IA 52542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 878 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $726 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000680936413100 |
| Primary APN | 000680936413100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 878 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 659 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 659 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 401 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CANTRIL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52542-1073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CANTRIL 284 & 285 |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 68N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANTRIL |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3084 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 4TH ST E, NEWHALL, IA 52315-9667 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221070 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 401 BROWN ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1073 |
| Document Number | 0020221070 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $53.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 500 4TH ST E, NEWHALL, IA 52315-9667 |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Cantril City |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $726.00 (+17.1%) | $52,600 (+8.21%) Land $10,240 Building $42,360 | $52,600 (+8.21%) Land $10,240 Building $42,360 |
| 2023 | $48,610 (+33.43%) Land $9,390 Building $39,220 | $48,610 (+33.43%) Land $9,390 Building $39,220 | |
| 2022 | $620.00 | $36,430 Land $5,800 Building $30,630 | $36,430 Land $5,800 Building $30,630 |
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 June 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CANTRIL WATER SUPPLY serves 224 people · EPA ID IA8920001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Van Buren Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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