Scott County property record for 502 3rd St, Buffalo, IA 52728
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1874 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72223130405 |
| Primary APN | 72223130405 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1874 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1874 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52728-7725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BUFFALO LOT: 004 BLOCK: 005 TOWN OF BUFFALO |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BUFFALO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
502 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Scott County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 3RD ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 3rd St was $1,228 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Davenport Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,228.00 | $94,700 (-) Land $14,500 Building $80,200 | $94,700 (-) Land $14,500 Building $80,200 |
| 2025 | $94,700 Land $14,500 Building $80,200 | $94,700 Land $14,500 Building $80,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,270.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,300 Land $14,500 Building $76,800 | $91,300 Land $14,500 Building $76,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,294.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 3rd St 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 April 18, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1990–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 30 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 502 3rd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY serves 1,176 people · EPA ID IA8218050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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, 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 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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