Shelby County property record for 403 8th Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $956 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832205006011 |
| Primary APN | 832205006011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,875 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 403 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAINS 1ST ADD N 105' OF W 1/2 OF E 1/2 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
403 8th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 8TH AVE, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 20090811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Property Address | 403 8TH AVE, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 8TH AVE, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3015 |
| Document Number | 0020240602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0602 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 403 8th Ave was $956 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.4% from the year before.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $956.00 (-2.45%) | $76,284 (-) Land $7,200 Building $69,084 | $76,284 (-) Land $7,200 Building $69,084 |
| 2025 | $980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,284 Land $7,200 Building $69,084 | $76,284 Land $7,200 Building $69,084 |
| 2024 | $980.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,342 (+23.74%) Land $7,200 Building $63,142 | $70,342 Land $7,200 Building $63,142 | |
| 2022 | $832.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,847 Land $7,200 Building $49,647 | |
| 2021 | $56,847 Land $7,200 Building $49,647 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 8th Ave 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 403 8th Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% 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 | 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 52 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 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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