Plymouth County property record for 428 3rd Ave SW, Le Mars, IA 51031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 544 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $736 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-16-162-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-16-162-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 544 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 428 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | LE MARS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51031-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 8 BLK 57 LE MARS |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTMAR SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
428 3rd Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 428 3RD AVE SW, LE MARS, IA 51031-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012/4638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 428 3rd Ave SW was $736 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Le Mars City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $736.00 (+1.1%) | $79,730 (-) Land $9,000 Building $70,730 | $79,730 (-) Land $9,000 Building $70,730 |
| 2025 | $728.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,730 Land $9,000 Building $70,730 | $79,730 Land $9,000 Building $70,730 |
| 2024 | $728.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,570 Land $6,000 Building $43,570 | $49,570 Land $6,000 Building $43,570 | |
| 2022 | $438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 428 3rd Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 428 3rd Ave SW 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 | 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 |
| 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 428 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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