503 E 1st St, Pella, IA 50219 Property Records

Marion County property record for 503 E 1st St, Pella, IA 50219

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.303 acres (13,200 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,818 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Mortgage + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1639700000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1639700000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,797 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	745 sqft
Basement Area	372 sqft
Unfinished Basement	372 sqft
Interior Walls	Unfinished
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,200 sqft (0.303 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	720 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	199 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	503 E 1ST ST
City	PELLA
State	IA
Zip	50219-1821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ORIG BLK 62 LOT 8 EXC W60'
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	76N
Legal Section	10
Legal Subdivision	CITY OF PELLA
Legal Block	62
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Township / Civil Division	LAKE PRAIRIE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	30300

Owner

503 E 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.

Source: Marion County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 4, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
Dec 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Jul 31, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Jul 31, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Jul 31, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Oct 20, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Dec 18, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEIGHTON STATE BANK
May 9, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEIGHTON STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20233130
Deed Book / Page	2023 / 3130
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2026
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	0000262617
Book / Page	2026 / 2617
Instrument Date	May 26, 2026
Instrument	2026262617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants, 205
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821

Mortgage

Document Number	0000262617,
Date	Jun 4, 2026
Book Page	2026/2617
Instrument	2026262617

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2051

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02018/5665
Date	Dec 21, 2018
Book Page	2018/5665
Instrument	18-5665

Lender

Name	LEIGHTON STATE BANK

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	169 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2033

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	02023/3132
Date	Jul 31, 2023
Book Page	2023/3132
Instrument	23-3132

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2023
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	02023/3130
Book / Page	2023 / 3130
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2023
Instrument	23-3130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$295.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821

Mortgage

Document Number	02023/3131
Date	Jul 31, 2023
Book Page	2023/3131
Instrument	23-3131

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.88%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2020
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.88%
Max Rate At Change	8.88%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Margin	3
Max Rate	11.8%

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2023
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	02023/3130
Book / Page	2023 / 3130
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2023
Instrument	23-3130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$295.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000233131
Date	Jul 31, 2023
Instrument	23-3131

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.88%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2020
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.88%
Max Rate At Change	8.88%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Margin	3
Max Rate	11.8%

Mortgage

Document Number	02023/3132
Date	Jul 31, 2023
Book Page	2023/3132
Instrument	23-3132

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2022
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	02022/5497
Book / Page	2022 / 5497
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2022
Instrument	22-5497
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 17, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$255.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821

Mortgage

Document Number	0000225498
Date	Oct 20, 2022
Instrument	22-5498

Lender

Name	LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	Dec 18, 2017
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	02017/5561
Book / Page	2017 / 5561
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	17-5561
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821

Mortgage

Document Number	02017/5562
Date	Dec 18, 2017
Book Page	2017/5562
Instrument	17-5562

Lender

Name	LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	PELLA, IA 50219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IA
Recording Date	May 9, 2017
Property Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821
Document Number	02017/1933
Book / Page	2017 / 1933
Instrument Date	May 2, 2017
Instrument	17-1933
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$189.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	503 E 1ST ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1821

Mortgage

Document Number	02017/1934
Date	May 9, 2017
Book Page	2017/1934
Instrument	17-1934

Lender

Name	LEIGHTON STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	PELLA, IA 50219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	May 8, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 E 1st St was $2,818 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Marion County
Municipality	Pella City
Unified School District	Pella Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,818.00 Homeowner's exemption	$215,130 Land $39,660 Building $175,470	$215,130 Land $39,660 Building $175,470
2024	$2,818.00
2023		$192,690 (+20.94%) Land $39,660 Building $153,030	$192,690 Land $39,660 Building $153,030
2022	$2,608.00 Homeowner's exemption	$159,330 Land $38,210 Building $121,120
2021			$159,330 Land $38,210 Building $121,120

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 503 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 503 E 1st St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	PELLA WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 11,052 people · EPA ID IA6368033
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 361 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Pella Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	200 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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