Fayette County property record for 401 Main St, Elgin, IA 52141
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,130 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0814403004 |
| Primary APN | 0814403004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,560 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52141-9609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 TO 4 BLK 2 SUTTERS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTTERS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 80600 |
401 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 171, ELGIN, IA 52141-0171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Main St was $2,130 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette County |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | North Fayette Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,130.00 | $169,340 (-) Land $10,240 Building $159,100 | $169,340 (-) Land $10,240 Building $159,100 |
| 2025 | $2,130.00 (+10.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,340 Land $10,240 Building $159,100 | $169,340 Land $10,240 Building $159,100 |
| 2024 | $1,928.00 | ||
| 2023 | $147,940 (+24.71%) Land $10,240 Building $137,700 | $147,940 Land $10,240 Building $137,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,418.00 | $118,630 Land $8,540 Building $110,090 | |
| 2021 | $118,630 Land $8,540 Building $110,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1991–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 401 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 | ELGIN MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 685 people · EPA ID IA3338010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 9 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Alpine Communications Fiber | 500 / 500 |
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