Shelby County property record for 407 3rd Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,762 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832200006041 |
| Primary APN | 832200006041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,042 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,538 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 407 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LT 4 & E 1/2 LT 5 BLK 6 EX 4' X 28' IN SW COR |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEFIANCE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3063 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
407 3rd Ave is held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2411 HIGHWAY 59, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052151-2005 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 407 3rd Ave was $1,762.
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 | $1,762.00 | $120,534 (-) Land $7,847 Building $112,687 | $120,534 (-) Land $7,847 Building $112,687 |
| 2025 | $120,534 Land $7,847 Building $112,687 | $120,534 Land $7,847 Building $112,687 | |
| 2024 | $1,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,224 (+25.68%) Land $7,847 Building $105,377 | $113,224 Land $7,847 Building $105,377 | |
| 2022 | $1,564.00 | $90,092 Land $7,847 Building $82,245 | |
| 2021 | $90,092 Land $7,847 Building $82,245 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 3rd 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 407 3rd Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 107 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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