Benton County property record for 500 Main St SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.372 acres (16,193 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $520 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19002250 |
| Primary APN | 19002250 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 16,193 sqft (0.372 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 245 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Street Address | 500 MAIN ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT 12 E 66' LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT #12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2106 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
500 Main St SW is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 327, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-0327 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Main St SW was $520.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $520.00 | $31,800 (-) Land $14,600 Building $17,200 | $31,800 (-) Land $14,600 Building $17,200 |
| 2025 | $31,800 Land $14,600 Building $17,200 | $31,800 Land $14,600 Building $17,200 | |
| 2024 | $534.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,500 (+21.03%) Land $14,600 Building $15,900 | $30,500 Land $14,600 Building $15,900 | |
| 2022 | $500.00 | $25,200 Land $11,700 Building $13,500 | |
| 2021 | $25,200 Land $11,700 Building $13,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 500 Main St SW 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 September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake 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 Main St SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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