Fremont County property record for 500 Birch St, Sidney, IA 51652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,550 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 470470609000000 |
| Primary APN | 470470609000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,450 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIDNEY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51652-8039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 TAYLOR SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | LYLE TAYLOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | FREMONT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SIDNEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
500 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Fremont County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 507, SIDNEY, IA 51652-0507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Birch St was $2,550 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Fremont County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fremont County |
| Municipality | Sidney City |
| Unified School District | Sidney Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,550.00 | $183,070 (-) Land $13,300 Building $169,770 | $183,070 (-) Land $13,300 Building $169,770 |
| 2025 | $2,550.00 (-12.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,070 Land $13,300 Building $169,770 | $183,070 Land $13,300 Building $169,770 |
| 2024 | $2,928.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,530 (+45.12%) Land $13,300 Building $146,230 | $159,530 Land $13,300 Building $146,230 | |
| 2022 | $2,440.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,930 Land $8,160 Building $101,770 | |
| 2021 | $109,930 Land $8,160 Building $101,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 24, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 500 Birch 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 65% of the US · above 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | SIDNEY WATER SUPPLY serves 1,077 people · EPA ID IA3661048 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Data Center Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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