Franklin County property record for 487 70th St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 3.66 acres (159,429 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,630 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131020000300 |
| Primary APN | 131020000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 159,429 sqft (3.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 487 70TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-8051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IRR TR IN NE NE (SEQ:1), COM 420.65' W OF NE (SEQ:2), COR (SEQ:3) MSC-2017-0956 (2017-04-05), WD-2007-2076 (2007-09-26) |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2128 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 GROUSE AVE, ALDEN, IA 50006-8030 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20072076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Alden Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,630.00 (+10.14%) | $151,500 (+31.06%) Land $61,300 Building $90,200 | $151,500 (+31.06%) Land $61,300 Building $90,200 |
| 2024 | $1,480.00 (+9.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,600 (+26.89%) Land $39,300 Building $76,300 | $115,600 (+26.89%) Land $39,300 Building $76,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,348.00 | $91,100 Land $28,000 Building $63,100 | |
| 2021 | $91,100 Land $28,000 Building $63,100 |
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 August 26, 2016
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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