Scott County property record for 502 Front St, Buffalo, IA 52728
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,813 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $204 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 72224720401 |
| Primary APN | 72224720401 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,813 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52728-7758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BUFFALO LOT: 004 BLOCK: 001 TOWN OF BUFFALO E13' LOT 3 & ALL LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BUFFALO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Scott County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 281, BUFFALO, IA 52728-0281 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $204.00 | $13,900 (-) Land $13,900 | $13,900 (-) Land $13,900 |
| 2025 | $204.00 (-6.42%) | $13,900 (-) Land $13,900 | $13,900 (-) Land $13,900 |
| 2024 | $218.00 (+41.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,900 Land $13,900 | $13,900 Land $13,900 | |
| 2022 | $154.00 |
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 April 18, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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