Buena Vista County property record for 421 E 4th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,001 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $2,451 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-207-010 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-207-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,001 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,600 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 01-00 NEWELL CORP. JUDGES ADD. & LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JUDGES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, NEWELL, IA 50568-0055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000045150 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,060 (-) Land $14,280 Building $143,780 | $158,060 (-) Land $14,280 Building $143,780 | |
| 2024 | $2,451.00 (+7.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $158,060 (+36.82%) Land $14,280 Building $143,780 | $158,060 (+36.82%) Land $14,280 Building $143,780 | |
| 2022 | $2,275.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,520 Land $14,280 Building $101,240 | |
| 2021 | $115,520 Land $14,280 Building $101,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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