Jefferson County property record for 403 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-402-016 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-402-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 403 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS LT 29 & W 10' LT 28 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
403 E Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151636 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 403 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02022/1988 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/1988 |
| Instrument | 2022-1988 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 403 E Buchanan Ave was $4,648 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,648.00 (+4.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,600 Land $13,100 Building $263,500 | $276,600 Land $13,100 Building $263,500 |
| 2024 | $4,428.00 | ||
| 2023 | $239,700 (+28.8%) Land $13,100 Building $226,600 | $239,700 Land $13,100 Building $226,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,672.00 Homeowner's exemption | $186,100 Land $13,100 Building $173,000 | |
| 2021 | $186,100 Land $13,100 Building $173,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 E Buchanan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021
| 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 E Buchanan Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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