Cedar County property record for 403 Washington Ave, Lowden, IA 52255
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,822 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,784 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042008021340110 |
| Primary APN | 042008021340110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,822 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,082 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 403 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOWDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52255-9621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REIDS ADD S 10' L7 &ALL L8 |
| Legal Subdivision | REIDS ADDITION TO LOWDEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 450100 |
403 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 452, LOWDEN, IA 52255-0452 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20133959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1198 / 324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 403 Washington Ave was $1,784 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Lowden City |
| Unified School District | North Cedar Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,784.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,260 (-) Land $13,100 Building $126,160 | $139,260 (-) Land $13,100 Building $126,160 |
| 2025 | $1,784.00 (+2.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $139,260 Land $13,100 Building $126,160 | $139,260 Land $13,100 Building $126,160 |
| 2024 | $1,744.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,130 (+22.37%) Land $13,100 Building $108,030 | $121,130 Land $13,100 Building $108,030 | |
| 2022 | $1,554.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,990 Land $10,190 Building $88,800 | |
| 2021 | $98,990 Land $10,190 Building $88,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 403 Washington Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | LOWDEN WATER SUPPLY serves 807 people · EPA ID IA1656001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| F&B Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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