Jefferson County property record for 404 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 960 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-403-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-403-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| 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 | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 167 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 404 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS E 60' LT 3 & W 20' LT 4 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
404 E Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20241870 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000029 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 E Buchanan Ave was $3,526 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.7% 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 | $3,526.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $212,500 Land $13,100 Building $199,400 | $212,500 Land $13,100 Building $199,400 |
| 2024 | $3,304.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,400 (+29.29%) Land $13,100 Building $168,300 | $181,400 Land $13,100 Building $168,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,722.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,300 Land $13,100 Building $127,200 | |
| 2021 | $140,300 Land $13,100 Building $127,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 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 404 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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