Decatur County property record for 500 E 1st St, Leon, IA 50144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,717 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $926 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0728381005 |
| Primary APN | 0728381005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Lot Area | 6,717 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 500 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50144-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEFFLERS - LOT 5, & W 1/4 LOT 6 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEFFLERS ADD LEON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1095 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Decatur County records · APN 0728381005
Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 W 1ST ST, LEON, IA 50144-1166 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20071798 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 1798 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Decatur County records · Assessment roll updated March 31, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Leon City |
| Unified School District | Central Decatur Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,950 (+40.02%) Land $11,190 Building $49,760 | $60,950 (+40.02%) Land $11,190 Building $49,760 | |
| 2024 | $926.00 (-27.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $43,530 Land $6,390 Building $37,140 | $43,530 Land $6,390 Building $37,140 | |
| 2021 | $1,270.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 16, 2018 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
Based on FCC filings for 136 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LEON WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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