Wright County property record for 505 Rowan Rd, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $810 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-25-477-011 |
| Primary APN | 12-25-477-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 492 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 ROWAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 SE SE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITIORS PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1178 |
| Census Tract | 680400 |
505 Rowan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Wright County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 ROWAN RD, DOWS, IA 50071-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 1573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Rowan Rd was $810 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14% from the year before.
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wright County |
| Municipality | Dows City |
| Unified School District | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,200 (-) Land $7,200 Building $49,000 | $56,200 (-) Land $7,200 Building $49,000 | |
| 2025 | $810.00 (-14.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,200 Land $7,200 Building $49,000 | $56,200 Land $7,200 Building $49,000 |
| 2024 | $942.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,500 (+19.74%) Land $4,300 Building $61,200 | $65,500 Land $4,300 Building $61,200 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,700 Land $4,300 Building $50,400 | |
| 2021 | $54,700 Land $4,300 Building $50,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Rowan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2013 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 505 Rowan Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DOWS WATER SUPPLY serves 526 people · EPA ID IA9921050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, WMTel.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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