Keokuk County property record for 401 E Section St, What Cheer, IA 50268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $356 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WCCOT-048800 |
| Primary APN | WCCOT-048800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 211 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 401 E SECTION ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHAT CHEER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRATT'S ADD LOTS 1-2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KEOKUK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4042 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Keokuk County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E SECTION ST, WHAT CHEER, IA 50268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Keokuk County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Keokuk County |
| Municipality | What Cheer City |
| Unified School District | Tri-County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $356.00 (+21.92%) | $35,960 (-) Land $9,890 Building $26,070 | $35,960 (-) Land $9,890 Building $26,070 |
| 2025 | $35,960 (+24.86%) Land $9,890 Building $26,070 | $35,960 (+24.86%) Land $9,890 Building $26,070 | |
| 2024 | $292.00 (-2.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,800 (+13.21%) Land $5,820 Building $22,980 | $28,800 (+13.21%) Land $5,820 Building $22,980 | |
| 2022 | $298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,440 Land $5,820 Building $19,620 | |
| 2021 | $25,440 Land $5,820 Building $19,620 |
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 August 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 42% of the US · above 73% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | WHAT CHEER WATER SUPPLY serves 646 people · EPA ID IA5493016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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