Shelby County property record for 402 4th St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,646 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832201000045 |
| Primary APN | 832201000045 |
|---|
| Building Area | 2,646 sqft Building Perimeter |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Lot Area | 18,033 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Street Address | 402 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Legal Description | 3-81-39 ASD N1/2 SW LT E OF PT LTS 4 & 5 (MACHINE SHED) |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASD N 1/2 SW 13-81-39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
402 4th St is owned by a company.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | DEFIANCE, IA 51527 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,100 (+349.48%) Land $11,385 Building $42,715 | |
| 2025 | $12,036 Land $12,036 | $12,036 Land $12,036 |
| 2023 | $12,036 | $12,036 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 402 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 402 4th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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