Taylor County property record for 500 E Temple St, Lenox, IA 50851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,841 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $222,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1414000021000 |
| Primary APN | 1414000021000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,841 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 937 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,278 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LENOX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50851-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONES SUB & ALLEY SO LOT 21 CORP LEN LENOX |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 021 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 1414000021000
Assessment roll updated March 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE LENDERS OF AMERICA LLC |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42 / 604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Property Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00183/0558 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 183/0558 |
| Instrument | 171050 |
| Name | MORTGAGE LENDERS OF AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | LEAWOOD, KS 66211 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Property Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000194/176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 194/176 |
| Instrument | 211051 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1316 |
| Document Number | 000042/604 |
| Book / Page | 42 / 604 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $355.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E TEMPLE ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1316 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated March 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Lenox City |
| Unified School District | Lenox 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 | $2,938.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,820 (+36.49%) Land $8,480 Building $151,340 | $159,820 (+36.49%) Land $8,480 Building $151,340 |
| 2024 | $2,938.00 (+21.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,410.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,090 Land $8,480 Building $108,610 | |
| 2021 | $117,090 Land $8,480 Building $108,610 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 4, 2017 · 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Lenox Municipal Utilities Fiber | 100 / 100 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 236 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 | LENOX WATER SUPPLY serves 1,470 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 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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