Jefferson County property record for 501 E Lowe Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-255-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-255-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 548 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 296 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,200 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E LOWE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-2338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TEMPLE & BICKFORD W 80' LT 3 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEMPLE & BICKFORDS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E LOWE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 501 E LOWE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-2338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020222966 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-2966 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,634.00 (+10.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,700 (+21.5%) Land $16,300 Building $202,400 | $218,700 (+21.5%) Land $16,300 Building $202,400 |
| 2024 | $3,276.00 (+21.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,000 (+29.22%) Land $16,300 Building $163,700 | $180,000 (+29.22%) Land $16,300 Building $163,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,702.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,300 Land $16,300 Building $123,000 | |
| 2021 | $139,300 Land $16,300 Building $123,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 64% of the US · above 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Liberty Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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