Palo Alto County property record for 505 E Kent St, Graettinger, IA 51342
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 907 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,266 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 620002015050 |
| Primary APN | 620002015050 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 907 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,150 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 505 E KENT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRAETTINGER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51342-1081 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDN S 31' LOT 5, ALL 6 BLOCK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION GRAETTINGER |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
505 E Kent St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Palo Alto County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E KENT ST, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1081 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALO ALTO IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 505 E KENT ST, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1081 |
| Document Number | 02017/0155 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 0155 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 E KENT ST, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342-1081 |
| Document Number | 02017/0156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/0156 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 E Kent St was $1,266 with exemptions applied.
Source: Palo Alto County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Municipality | Graettinger City |
| Unified School District | Graettinger-Terril Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,266.00 | $97,460 (-) Land $8,820 Building $88,640 | $97,460 (-) Land $8,820 Building $88,640 |
| 2025 | $1,266.00 (+7.11%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $97,460 Land $8,820 Building $88,640 | $97,460 Land $8,820 Building $88,640 |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,900 (+29.98%) Land $5,880 Building $76,020 | $81,900 Land $5,880 Building $76,020 | |
| 2022 | $1,068.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,010 Land $5,880 Building $57,130 | |
| 2021 | $63,010 Land $5,880 Building $57,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E Kent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 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 risk around 505 E Kent St is low, with 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRAETTINGER MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 897 people · EPA ID IA7445096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| River Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, Northwest Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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