Cedar County property record for 503 Walnut St, Tipton, IA 52772
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,672 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,004 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 048011061300120 |
| Primary APN | 048011061300120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,672 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 503 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TIPTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52772-1848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TIPTON LOT 2 & S 1/2LOT 3 BLK 13 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
503 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 WALNUT ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134243 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1202 / 151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Walnut St was $2,004 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Tipton City |
| Unified School District | Tipton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,004.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,470 (-) Land $20,630 Building $119,840 | $140,470 (-) Land $20,630 Building $119,840 |
| 2025 | $2,004.00 (-0.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,470 Land $20,630 Building $119,840 | $140,470 Land $20,630 Building $119,840 |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 | ||
| 2023 | $125,160 (+26.78%) Land $20,630 Building $104,530 | $125,160 Land $20,630 Building $104,530 | |
| 2022 | $1,760.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,720 Land $16,880 Building $81,840 | |
| 2021 | $98,720 Land $16,880 Building $81,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2013
| 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.
The area around 503 Walnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | TIPTON WATER SUPPLY serves 3,149 people · EPA ID IA1689022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cedar Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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