Benton County property record for 502 Main St SE, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.573 acres (24,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,288 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19009650 |
| Primary APN | 19009650 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,948 sqft (0.573 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 92 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 MAIN ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E JONES ADD LT 6 & 7 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES ADD SHELLSBURG |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2094 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
502 Main St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 MAIN ST SE, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 09/3714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 Main St SE was $3,288 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,288.00 (-0.36%) | $211,600 (-) Land $31,900 Building $179,700 | $211,600 (-) Land $31,900 Building $179,700 |
| 2025 | $3,300.00 Homeowner's exemption | $211,600 Land $31,900 Building $179,700 | $211,600 Land $31,900 Building $179,700 |
| 2024 | $3,300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $198,500 (+20.16%) Land $31,900 Building $166,600 | $198,500 Land $31,900 Building $166,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,108.00 Homeowner's exemption | $165,200 Land $25,500 Building $139,700 | |
| 2021 | $165,200 Land $25,500 Building $139,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Main St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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 Main St SE 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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