421 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 421 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,380 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-16-255-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-16-255-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	744 sqft
Basement Area	744 sqft
Unfinished Basement	744 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,500 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	160 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	421 3RD AVE SE
City	LE MARS
State	IA
Zip	51031-2126
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 4 & N 1/2 LOT 5 BLK 62 LE MARS
Legal Subdivision	SECOND ADD
Legal Block	62
Legal Lot Number	4,5
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1036
Census Tract	970100

Owner

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	421 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2126
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK
Nov 18, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 6, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMEBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20224768
Deed Book / Page	2022 / 4768
Last Transfer Date	Feb 2, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000000346
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Property Address	421 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2126
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02021/6117
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Book Page	2021/6117
Instrument	2021 6117

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	372 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Recording Date	Nov 18, 2022
Property Address	421 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2126
Document Number	02022/4768
Book / Page	2022 / 4768
Instrument Date	Nov 16, 2022
Instrument	2022 4768
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 12, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$287.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	421 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2126

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2020
Property Address	421 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2126
Document Number	02020/4779
Book / Page	2020 / 4779
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2020
Instrument	2020 4779
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$175.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 7TH AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-3722
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	02020/4780
Date	Oct 6, 2020
Book Page	2020/4780
Instrument	2020 4780

Lender

Name	PRIMEBANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Plymouth County
Municipality	Le Mars City
Unified School District	Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,380.00 (+1.97%)	$204,680 (-) Land $32,060 Building $172,620	$204,680 (-) Land $32,060 Building $172,620
2025	$2,334.00 Homeowner's exemption	$204,680 (+34.7%) Land $32,060 Building $172,620	$204,680 (+34.7%) Land $32,060 Building $172,620
2024	$2,334.00 (+34.76%)
2023		$151,950 Land $23,510 Building $128,440	$151,950 Land $23,510 Building $128,440
2022	$1,732.00

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 October 26, 2022

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2026
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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