Hancock County property record for 488 3rd St SE, Britt, IA 50423
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,088 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2207030040 |
| Primary APN | 2207030040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,828 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,828 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 402 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 488 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | BRITT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50423-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LATTIMORE'S LOTS 3 & 4 & STRIP 8.25' ADJ W OF LOTS BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LATTIMORE'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3&4 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRITT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 270300 |
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 3RD ST SE, BRITT, IA 50423-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20092424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Britt City |
| Unified School District | West Hancock Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,088.00 (+4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $361,000 (+11.85%) Land $32,670 Building $328,330 | $361,000 (+11.85%) Land $32,670 Building $328,330 |
| 2024 | $4,870.00 (-13.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $322,760 (+4.02%) Land $14,850 Building $307,910 | $322,760 (+4.02%) Land $14,850 Building $307,910 | |
| 2022 | $5,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $310,280 Land $14,850 Building $295,430 | |
| 2021 | $310,280 Land $14,850 Building $295,430 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | BRITT WATER WORKS serves 2,064 people · EPA ID IA4103045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comm 1 Connects Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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