508 E 5th St, Cantril, IA 52542 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 508 E 5th St, Cantril, IA 52542

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.246 acres (10,716 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$306 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN000680936476200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN000680936476200

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area144 sqft
Unfinished Basement144 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,716 sqft (0.246 acres)
Lot Dimensions54 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Deck Area192 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address508 E 5TH ST
CityCANTRIL
StateIA
Zip52542-1018
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNE COR SE SE .25 ACRES
Legal Range11W
Legal Township68N
Legal Section36
JurisdictionVAN BUREN IA
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3105
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 14, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address503 E NORTH ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1017
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026947
Prior Transfer DateJul 18, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000000856
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Fiduciary Deed, Transfer

Document TypeFiduciary Deed
JurisdictionVAN BUREN IA
Recording DateJul 6, 2026
Property Address508 E 5TH ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1018
Document Number0000000947
Instrument DateJul 1, 2026
Instrument2026947
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5,575.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address503 E NORTH ST, CANTRIL, IA 52542-1017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityCantril City
CountyVan Buren County
Unified School DistrictVan Buren County Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$306.00 (+25.41%)$32,730 (+6.65%) Land $7,320 Building $25,410$32,730 (+6.65%) Land $7,320 Building $25,410
2023$30,690 (+32.51%) Land $6,710 Building $23,980$30,690 (+32.51%) Land $6,710 Building $23,980
2022$244.00 Homeowner's exemption$23,160 Land $4,150 Building $19,010$23,160 Land $4,150 Building $19,010

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 June 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 68% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCANTRIL WATER SUPPLY
serves 224 people · EPA ID IA8920001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN)
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Van Buren Telephone
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

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