Cass County property record for 404 5th St, Griswold, IA 51535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,771 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,066 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 360008375001000 |
| Primary APN | 360008375001000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,771 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,042 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 393 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 404 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRISWOLD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51535-2076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNOP'S REPLAT LOTS 7-8 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOPS REPLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2123 |
| Census Tract | 190200 |
404 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 5TH ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-2076 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 693 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002021/692 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 404 5TH ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-2076 |
| Document Number | 002021/693 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 693 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 404 5TH ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-2076 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 404 5TH ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-2076 |
| Document Number | 002021/692 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 692 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 5TH ST, GRISWOLD, IA 51535-2076 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 5th St was $2,066 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Griswold City |
| Unified School District | Griswold Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,066.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,520 (-) Land $5,150 Building $136,370 | $141,520 (-) Land $5,150 Building $136,370 |
| 2025 | $2,066.00 (+78.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,520 Land $5,150 Building $136,370 | $141,520 Land $5,150 Building $136,370 |
| 2024 | $1,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,720 Land $4,500 Building $75,220 | $79,720 Land $4,500 Building $75,220 | |
| 2022 | $978.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 5th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 404 5th St 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 |
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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 | GRISWOLD WATER SUPPLY serves 1,008 people · EPA ID IA1528010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Griswold Communications Blue Surge Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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