503 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 503 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.273 acres (11,875 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$260,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,524 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-36-402-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-36-402-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,696 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,696 sqft
Basement Area	1,696 sqft
Finished Basement	450 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,875 sqft (0.273 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	256 sqft
Patio Area	121 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	503 E BUCHANAN AVE
City	FAIRFIELD
State	IA
Zip	52556-3813
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BROWNS LT 25 & E 20' LT 26 BLK 4
Legal Subdivision	BROWNS
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	25,26
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Township / Civil Division	FAIRFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	90400

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	503 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3813
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026668
Prior Transfer Date	May 4, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	20110997
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON IA
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2026
Property Address	503 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3813
Document Number	0020260668
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2026
Instrument	2026-0668
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$415.20
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 BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3813

Mortgage

Document Number	0020260671
Date	Mar 17, 2026
Instrument	2026-0671

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY 1ST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,524.00 (+4.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$269,500 (+17.28%) Land $14,000 Building $255,500	$269,500 (+17.28%) Land $14,000 Building $255,500
2024	$4,316.00 (+4.71%)
2023		$229,800 (+10.53%) Land $14,000 Building $215,800	$229,800 (+10.53%) Land $14,000 Building $215,800
2022	$4,122.00 Homeowner's exemption	$207,900 Land $14,000 Building $193,900
2021			$207,900 Land $14,000 Building $193,900

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 April 6, 2021

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	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	FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
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	1 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
LISCOFIBER Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	500 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20