Jefferson County property record for 408 E Washington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,213 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,206 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-452-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-452-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,213 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 749 sqft |
| Basement Area | 749 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 374 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,238 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 65 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 408 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENT PT 82 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTENNIAL |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3082 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
408 E Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 E WASHINGTON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 E Washington Ave was $2,206 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.4% 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 | $2,206.00 (+12.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,000 Land $12,900 Building $124,100 | $137,000 Land $12,900 Building $124,100 |
| 2024 | $1,962.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,900 (+25.17%) Land $12,900 Building $99,000 | $111,900 Land $12,900 Building $99,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,668.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,400 Land $12,900 Building $76,500 | |
| 2021 | $89,400 Land $12,900 Building $76,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 E Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 408 E Washington Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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