Taylor County property record for 501 E Temple St, Lenox, IA 50851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,965 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1414000020000 |
| Primary APN | 1414000020000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,402 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 563 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,149 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E TEMPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LENOX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50851-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONES SUB 20 CORP LEN LENOX |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 020 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 1414000020000
Assessment roll updated March 17, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $798.00 | $59,250 (+34.11%) Land $9,700 Building $49,550 | $59,250 (+34.11%) Land $9,700 Building $49,550 |
| 2024 | $798.00 (+12.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $710.00 | $44,180 Land $9,700 Building $34,480 | |
| 2021 | $44,180 Land $9,700 Building $34,480 |
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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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