Franklin County property record for 503 E Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.48 acres (108,028 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $452 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 093110601300 |
| Primary APN | 093110601300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,028 sqft (2.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 657 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 E ELLSWORTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-1015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 66E OF SE COR L (SEQ:1), 9 BLK 2 SIMES ADD,N (SEQ:2), 10R,E 654.5',S 10R, (SEQ:3), W 654.5' 31 91 22 (SEQ:4) WD-2016-0666 (2016-04-18) |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORGAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3148 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
Source: Franklin County records · APN 093110601300
Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 E ELLSWORTH ST, DOWS, IA 50071-1015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County records · Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,100 (-12.41%) Land $8,600 Building $29,500 | $38,100 (-12.41%) Land $8,600 Building $29,500 |
| 2024 | $452.00 (-24.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $43,500 (+15.38%) Land $8,600 Building $34,900 | $43,500 (+15.38%) Land $8,600 Building $34,900 | |
| 2022 | $600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,700 Land $8,600 Building $29,100 | |
| 2021 | $37,700 Land $8,600 Building $29,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Franklin County (19197C), updated February 20, 2013 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 190693603003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 33 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Uniti Group | DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Woolstock Mutual Telephone Association, LTD Broadband. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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