Jefferson County property record for 407 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Line of Credit Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-402-018 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-402-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 275 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,236 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS E 50' LT 27 & W 50' LT 26 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26,27 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
407 E Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage WAYLAND STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Document Number | 0020252324 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $223.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Document Number | 0020252325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-2325 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Document Number | 0020170284 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0284 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 407 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3811 |
| Document Number | 0020170285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0285 |
| Name | WAYLAND STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYLAND, IA 52654 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 407 E Buchanan Ave was $3,940, up 4.2% 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 | $3,940.00 (+4.23%) | $225,300 Land $14,700 Building $210,600 | $225,300 Land $14,700 Building $210,600 |
| 2024 | $3,780.00 | ||
| 2023 | $195,900 (+28.54%) Land $14,700 Building $181,200 | $195,900 Land $14,700 Building $181,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,158.00 | $152,400 Land $14,700 Building $137,700 | |
| 2021 | $152,400 Land $14,700 Building $137,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 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 407 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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