Shelby County property record for 50 5th St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $174 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832203000101 |
| Primary APN | 832203000101 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Lot Area | 21,300 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Street Address | 50 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAVICKS ADD LTS 10, 11 & 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVICKS SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3060 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
50 5th St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 103, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Survivor |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 5th St was $174.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $174.00 | $11,944 (-) Land $6,693 Building $5,251 | $11,944 (-) Land $6,693 Building $5,251 |
| 2025 | $11,944 Land $6,693 Building $5,251 | $11,944 Land $6,693 Building $5,251 | |
| 2024 | $188.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,720 (+17.8%) Land $6,693 Building $5,027 | $11,720 Land $6,693 Building $5,027 | |
| 2022 | $172.00 | $9,949 Land $6,693 Building $3,256 | |
| 2021 | $9,949 Land $6,693 Building $3,256 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 50 5th St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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