Jefferson County property record for 508 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-403-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-403-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 190 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,375 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 508 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS LT 8 BLK 5 & E 11' LT 7 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage FEDERATION BANK |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 508 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3812 |
| Document Number | 0020252256 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-2256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3812 |
| Document Number | 0020252257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-2257 |
| Name | FEDERATION BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 508 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20200753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0753 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,352.00 (+4.46%) | $248,800 (+15.24%) Land $13,600 Building $235,200 | $248,800 (+15.24%) Land $13,600 Building $235,200 |
| 2024 | $4,166.00 (+43.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,900 (+44.9%) Land $13,600 Building $202,300 | $215,900 (+44.9%) Land $13,600 Building $202,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,902.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,000 Land $13,600 Building $135,400 | |
| 2021 | $149,000 Land $13,600 Building $135,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 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.
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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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