Shelby County property record for 404 7th Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 847 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $606 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832205006051 |
| Primary APN | 832205006051 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 847 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 404 7TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAINS 1ST ADD S/2 E/2 W/2 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
404 7th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 7TH AVE, 151, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-3079 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 7th Ave was $606.
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 | $606.00 | $41,433 (-) Land $8,025 Building $33,408 | $41,433 (-) Land $8,025 Building $33,408 |
| 2025 | $41,433 Land $8,025 Building $33,408 | $41,433 Land $8,025 Building $33,408 | |
| 2024 | $616.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,523 (+20.64%) Land $8,025 Building $30,498 | $38,523 Land $8,025 Building $30,498 | |
| 2022 | $554.00 | $31,932 Land $8,025 Building $23,907 | |
| 2021 | $31,932 Land $8,025 Building $23,907 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 7th 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 404 7th 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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