Van Buren County property record for 440 E Cedar St, Birmingham, IA 52535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,396 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000600307153260 |
| Primary APN | 000600307153260 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,379 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 46 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 440 E CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52535-9038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SE COR SW NW 7 1/2 RDS/8 RDS |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 70N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 E CEDAR ST, BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535-9038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN IA |
| Property Address | 440 E CEDAR ST, BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535-9038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 2017 0970 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 0970 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | Ottumwa, IA 52501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,396.00 (+14.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,890 (+6.81%) Land $14,880 Building $100,010 | $114,890 (+6.81%) Land $14,880 Building $100,010 |
| 2023 | $107,560 (+28.97%) Land $13,640 Building $93,920 | $107,560 (+28.97%) Land $13,640 Building $93,920 | |
| 2022 | $1,218.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,400 Land $8,430 Building $74,970 | $83,400 Land $8,430 Building $74,970 |
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 June 16, 2015
| 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 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | BIRMINGHAM WATER SUPPLY serves 367 people · EPA ID IA8909011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Van Buren Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
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