Plymouth County property record for 421 S 8th St, Akron, IA 51001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,808 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-31-458-008 |
| Primary APN | 02-31-458-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 S 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51001-8865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 100' EXC N 75' & S 100' BLK 75 AKRON |
| Legal Subdivision | SARGENTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
421 S 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 S 8TH ST, AKRON, IA 51001-8865 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151254 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 1254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 421 S 8th St was $2,808.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Akron City |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Unified School District | Akron-Westfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,808.00 | $173,950 (-) Land $21,250 Building $152,700 | $173,950 (-) Land $21,250 Building $152,700 |
| 2025 | $173,950 Land $21,250 Building $152,700 | $173,950 Land $21,250 Building $152,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,550.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,810 Land $15,940 Building $149,870 | $165,810 Land $15,940 Building $149,870 | |
| 2022 | $2,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 S 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2014–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 421 S 8th St 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 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 | CITY OF AKRON serves 1,558 people · EPA ID IA7509008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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