Linn County property record for 4251 Briar Ridge Ct, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 3.96 acres (172,933 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,952 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19121-03009-00000 |
| Primary APN | 19121-03009-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 172,933 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 890 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 687 sqft |
| Deck Area | 69 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 4251 BRIAR RIDGE CT |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2 |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING HILLS 1ST LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING HILLS 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLEGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 3003 |
4251 Briar Ridge Ct is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4251 BRIAR RIDGE CT, ELY, IA 52227-9638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4251 Briar Ridge Ct was $10,952.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Unified School District | College Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $878,800 (-1.94%) Land $128,000 Building $750,800 | $878,800 (-1.94%) Land $128,000 Building $750,800 | |
| 2025 | $10,952.00 | $896,200 Land $128,000 Building $768,200 | $896,200 Land $128,000 Building $768,200 |
| 2024 | $10,952.00 | ||
| 2023 | $851,400 Land $128,000 Building $723,400 | $851,400 Land $128,000 Building $723,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,876.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4251 Briar Ridge Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 4251 Briar Ridge Ct is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 78% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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