502 E Cedar St, Massena, IA 50853 Property Records

Cass County property record for 502 E Cedar St, Massena, IA 50853

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size4 acres (174,240 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$47,228 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill$408 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2007 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN420009015001000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN420009015001000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,231 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,231 sqft
Basement Area308 sqft
Unfinished Basement308 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringSoftwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area174,240 sqft (4 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area144 sqft
Utility Building1,218 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address502 E CEDAR ST
CityMASSENA
StateIA
Zip50853-1011
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2ND ADD S122 1/2' LOT 30 & S 3A N 16A E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 SECTION 33
Legal SubdivisionMASSENA 2ND ADDITION
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCASS IA
Township / Civil DivisionMASSENA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2101
Census Tract190300

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address408 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1010
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2007Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Jun 8, 2022Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure
Jul 21, 2005Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 21, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052005_01677
Deed Book / Page2005 / 1677
Prior Transfer DateJul 7, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc02005/1677
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2007: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS IA
Property Address502 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1011
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02007/1190
DateJun 7, 2007
Book Page2007/1190
Instrument02007_01190
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressMASSENA, IA 50853
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2022: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionCASS IA
Recording DateJun 8, 2022
Property Address502 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1011
Document Number002022/943
Book / Page2022 / 943
Instrument DateMay 26, 2022
Instrument2022-943
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$39.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address480 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1010

July 2005: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCASS IA
Recording DateJul 21, 2005
Property Address502 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1011
Document Number02005/1677
Book / Page2005 / 1677
Instrument DateJul 7, 2004
Instrument02005_01677
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyCass County
MunicipalityMassena City
Unified School DistrictCAM Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$408.00$24,090 (-) Land $11,420 Building $12,670$24,090 (-) Land $11,420 Building $12,670
2025$408.00 (-44.26%)$24,090 (-37.96%) Land $11,420 Building $12,670$24,090 (-37.96%) Land $11,420 Building $12,670
2024$732.00 (+4.87%)
2023$38,830 Land $11,420 Building $27,410$38,830 Land $11,420 Building $27,410
2022$698.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMASSENA WATER SUPPLY
serves 364 people · EPA ID IA1558055
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityArsenic
resolved · Sep 2023
Treatment failure
resolved · May 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting10
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Massena Telephone Company
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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