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504 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568 Property Records

Buena Vista County property record for 504 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$62,500 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$1,400 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Sep 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-20-206-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-20-206-008

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,360 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area416 sqft
Basement Area416 sqft
Unfinished Basement416 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,148 sqft (0.118 acres)
Lot Dimensions44 ft deep x 117 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area180 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area84 sqft
Deck Area84 sqft
Patio Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address504 E 5TH ST
CityNEWELL
StateIA
Zip50568-5009
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description05-00 NEWELL CORP. PRATTS 1ST & 2ND ADD S 44'
Legal SubdivisionPRATTS 1ST & 2ND ADD
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Township / Civil DivisionNEWELL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2047
Census Tract960300

Owner

Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address210 BUENA VISTA ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1221
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HERITAGE BANK
Sep 29, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017172322
Deed Book / Page17 / 2322
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Property Address504 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000017/0000002323
DateSep 29, 2017
Book Page0000000017/0000002323
Instrument000000172323
Lender
NameHERITAGE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term340 Months
DueJan 1, 2046

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBUENA VISTA IA
Recording DateSep 29, 2017
Property Address504 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009
Document Number17/2322
Book / Page17 / 2322
Instrument DateSep 21, 2017
Instrument000000172322
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address202 S MAIN ST, ALTA, IA 51002-1346

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyBuena Vista County
MunicipalityNewell City
Unified School DistrictNewell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,900 (+2.94%) Land $8,500 Building $74,400$82,900 (+2.94%) Land $8,500 Building $74,400
2025$1,400.00 (-4.96%)$80,530 (-) Land $5,700 Building $74,830$80,530 (-) Land $5,700 Building $74,830
2024$1,473.00 (+17.75%)
2023$80,530 (+37.66%) Land $5,700 Building $74,830$80,530 (+37.66%) Land $5,700 Building $74,830
2022$1,251.00$58,500 Land $5,700 Building $52,800
2021$58,500 Land $5,700 Building $52,800

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 October 13, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemNEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT
serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Windstream
DSL		200 / 20
Northwest Communications
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Evertek
Fixed Wireless		50 / 5

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