Cass County property record for 401 E Main St, Lewis, IA 51544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,681 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.788 acres (34,304 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,694 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380008449001000 |
| Primary APN | 380008449001000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 184 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 184 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,304 sqft (0.788 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEWIS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51544-5517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5-6-7 BLK 8 & VAC'D ALLEY BETWN LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 8 & S1/2 ALLEY N LOTS 5- 6-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN (LEWIS 500) |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CASS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 190200 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 MAIN ST, LEWIS, IA 51544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 1030 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02024/1034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Lewis City |
| Unified School District | Griswold Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,694.00 | $103,480 (-) Land $10,070 Building $93,410 | $103,480 (-) Land $10,070 Building $93,410 |
| 2025 | $1,694.00 (-9.22%) | $103,480 (+55.38%) Land $10,070 Building $93,410 | $103,480 (+55.38%) Land $10,070 Building $93,410 |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 (+74.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $66,600 Land $7,690 Building $58,910 | $66,600 Land $7,690 Building $58,910 | |
| 2022 | $1,072.00 |
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 May 16, 2017
| 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LEWIS WATER SUPPLY serves 357 people · EPA ID IA1535078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Griswold Communications Blue Surge Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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