Franklin County property record for 421 N 3rd St, Sheffield, IA 50475
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $780 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030432601400 |
| Primary APN | 030432601400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 609 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 609 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50475-7783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BORSTS 2ND N 1/2 LOT (SEQ:1), 1 BLK 10 EXC. N 66' (SEQ:2) QCD-2011-0938 (2011-06-01), QCD-2011-0937 (2011-06-01) |
| Legal Subdivision | BORSTS SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 360100 |
421 N 3rd St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2011.
Source: Franklin 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 W MAIN ST, MANLY, IA 50456-5018 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072117 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 20110937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 N 3rd St was $780, down 14.3% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Sheffield City |
| Unified School District | West Fork Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780.00 (-14.29%) | $48,600 Land $13,400 Building $35,200 | $48,600 Land $13,400 Building $35,200 |
| 2024 | $910.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,000 (+6.34%) Land $13,400 Building $38,600 | $52,000 Land $13,400 Building $38,600 | |
| 2022 | $960.00 | $48,900 Land $13,400 Building $35,500 | |
| 2021 | $48,900 Land $13,400 Building $35,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 N 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2016 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 421 N 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | SHEFFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 1,130 people · EPA ID IA3570037 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Router12 Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Rockwell Cooperative Telephone.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures