Wright County property record for 402 Fairview St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-36-258-012 |
| Primary APN | 12-36-258-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 402 FAIRVIEW ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-5050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLOCK 2 LIBPK |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1217 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 FAIRVIEW ST, DOWS, IA 50071-5050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wright County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,400 (-) Land $5,200 Building $69,200 | $74,400 (-) Land $5,200 Building $69,200 | |
| 2025 | $874.00 (-21.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,400 (-16.59%) Land $5,200 Building $69,200 | $74,400 (-16.59%) Land $5,200 Building $69,200 |
| 2024 | $1,112.00 (-17.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $89,200 (+20.54%) Land $3,100 Building $86,100 | $89,200 (+20.54%) Land $3,100 Building $86,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,000 Land $3,100 Building $70,900 | |
| 2021 | $74,000 Land $3,100 Building $70,900 |
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 February 20, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, WMTel.
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