Plymouth County property record for 500 3rd St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-16-277-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-16-277-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 289 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 992 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | LE MARS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51031-1751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOTS 11-12 BLK 100 LE MARS |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
500 3rd St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 3RD ST SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-1751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 3rd St SE was $2,576 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,576.00 | $235,180 (-) Land $27,600 Building $207,580 | $235,180 (-) Land $27,600 Building $207,580 |
| 2025 | $235,180 Land $27,600 Building $207,580 | $235,180 Land $27,600 Building $207,580 | |
| 2024 | $2,582.00 | ||
| 2023 | $217,470 Land $20,700 Building $196,770 | $217,470 Land $20,700 Building $196,770 | |
| 2022 | $2,530.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 3rd St SE 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 500 3rd St SE 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 447 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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