507 Central Ave, Bedford, IA 50833 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 507 Central Ave, Bedford, IA 50833

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	2,772 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,532 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$174,500 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$658 (2022)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0423014204000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0423014204000`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,772 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	5,532 sqft (0.126 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address	507 CENTRAL AVE
City	BEDFORD
State	IA
Zip	50833-1406
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	ORIG N42'LT 3 & N 42' LT 4 BLK 14 CORP BEDFORD
Legal Block	014
Legal Lot Number	204
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR IA
Township / Civil Division	BEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2058
Census Tract	180200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bedford Commercial Historic District listed 2002 · 47 contributing resources · NRIS 02001032

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	405 JEFFERSON ST, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1300
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 14, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage STATE SAVINGS BANK
Nov 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	24287
Deed Book / Page	44 / 49
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR IA
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2023
Property Address	507 CENTRAL AVE, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1406
Document Number	0000044/49
Book / Page	44 / 49
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2023
Instrument	24287
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 24, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$278.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	405 JEFFERSON ST, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1300

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR IA
Property Address	507 CENTRAL AVE, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1406
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	000200/490
Date	Nov 10, 2022
Book Page	200/490
Instrument	23504

Lender

Name	STATE SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 8, 2042

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR IA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2021
Property Address	507 CENTRAL AVE, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1406
Document Number	000042/860
Book / Page	42 / 860
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	22742
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$122.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1008 CENTRAL AVE, BEDFORD, IA 50833-1108

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
Municipality	Bedford City
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Bedford Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$36,200 (+15.91%) Land $4,880 Building $31,320	$36,200 (+15.91%) Land $4,880 Building $31,320
2022	$658.00	$31,230 Land $5,250 Building $25,980
2021			$31,230 Land $5,250 Building $25,980

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2017 · 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 Claims	5 (1979–2010)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BEDFORD WATER WORKS serves 1,533 people · EPA ID IA8709096
Water Source	Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON)
Last State Inspection	Jan 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
United Fiber Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50

May also be available: FMTC of Stanton Iowa, Nextlink.

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