406 E 3rd St, Van Wert, IA 50262 Property Records

Decatur County property record for 406 E 3rd St, Van Wert, IA 50262

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1897
Lot Size0.751 acres (32,728 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$28,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$1,244 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale
Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0213231001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0213231001

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,040 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,200 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1897
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1897
Lot Area32,728 sqft (0.751 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area624 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address406 E 3RD ST
CityVAN WERT
StateIA
Zip50262-7713
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCORBETTS ADDN. - LOTS 1 THRU 4, BLK. 31
Legal SubdivisionCORBETTS ADD
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number1-4
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Township / Civil DivisionLONG CREEK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3080
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Decatur County records, as of March 31, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address406 E 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7713
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 10, 2023Correction Deed

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023766
Prior Transfer DateJan 26, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0020230132
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Recording DateJul 7, 2023
Property Address406 E 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7713
Document Number0020230766
Instrument DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument2023-0766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$44.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address406 E 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7713

February 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2023
Property Address406 E 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7713
Document Number0020230132
Instrument DateJan 26, 2023
Instrument2023-0132
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address406 E 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-7713

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDecatur County
MunicipalityVan Wert City
Unified School DistrictClarke Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$79,260 (+37.72%) Land $10,670 Building $68,590$79,260 (+37.72%) Land $10,670 Building $68,590
2024$1,244.00 (+60.72%)
2023$57,550 (+58.44%) Land $7,120 Building $50,430$57,550 (+58.44%) Land $7,120 Building $50,430
2022$36,322 Land $3,599 Building $32,723
2021$774.00$36,322 Land $3,599 Building $32,723

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Grand River Mutual Telephone
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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