Lyon County property record for 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 350000115200000 |
| Primary APN | 350000115200000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 224 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 224 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,035 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 162 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | ROCK RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51246-1746 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE-FAM |
| Legal Description | EAST ROCK RAPIDS LOTS 3, 4 & 5 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST ROCK RAPIDS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 411 1ST AVE, ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246-1011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lyon County |
| Municipality | Rock Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Central Lyon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,080 (-) Land $26,080 | $26,080 (-) Land $26,080 |
| 2023 | $26,080 Land $26,080 | $26,080 Land $26,080 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LYON-SIOUX RWS-ROCK RAPIDS private · serves 1,187 people · EPA ID IA6000800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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