Buena Vista County property record for 401 E 4th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,476 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,750 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-206-001 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-206-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,492 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 01-00 NEWELL CORP. PRATTS 1ST & 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATTS 1ST & 2ND ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E 4TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Jun 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014398 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14 / 398 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00014/0398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 401 E 4TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000210162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210162 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 401 E 4TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000201592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201592 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 401 E 4TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000211352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 211352 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 401 E 4TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000220196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220196 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,600 (+16.13%) Land $17,500 Building $233,100 | $250,600 (+16.13%) Land $17,500 Building $233,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,750.00 (-4.85%) | $215,790 (-) Land $12,640 Building $203,150 | $215,790 (-) Land $12,640 Building $203,150 |
| 2024 | $3,941.00 (+10.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,790 (+29.52%) Land $12,640 Building $203,150 | $215,790 (+29.52%) Land $12,640 Building $203,150 | |
| 2022 | $3,551.00 | $166,610 Land $12,640 Building $153,970 | |
| 2021 | $166,610 Land $12,640 Building $153,970 |
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 October 13, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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