Benton County property record for 503 Main St NW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,620 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19008250 |
| Primary APN | 19008250 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 214 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,147 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 MAIN ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-9798 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TAYLOR & RUNYON LOT 7 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLOR & RUNYONS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2109 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
503 Main St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9798 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · VA Mortgage SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9 / 3600 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 503 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9798 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000232106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-2106 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 503 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9798 |
| Document Number | 0000253534 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-3534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 COMMERCIAL ST STE 250, 250, WATERLOO, IA 50701-5497 |
| Document Number | 0000253535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-3535 |
| Name | SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 503 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9798 |
| Document Number | 0000230437 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-9798 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Main St NW was $2,620 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% 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 | $2,620.00 (+0.08%) | $194,400 (-) Land $16,000 Building $178,400 | $194,400 (-) Land $16,000 Building $178,400 |
| 2025 | $2,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,400 Land $16,000 Building $178,400 | $194,400 Land $16,000 Building $178,400 |
| 2024 | $2,618.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,700 (+21.78%) Land $16,000 Building $165,700 | $181,700 Land $16,000 Building $165,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,722.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,200 Land $12,800 Building $136,400 | |
| 2021 | $149,200 Land $12,800 Building $136,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Main St NW 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 503 Main St NW 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.
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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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