508 Maple St, Elma, IA 50628 Property Records

Howard County property record for 508 Maple St, Elma, IA 50628

Property Summary

Property TypeCemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary
Details3,584 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.921 acres (40,119 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$126,725 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$3,964 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Line of Credit
Feb 2026 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN300090006020000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN300090006020000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,584 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,904 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Lot Area40,119 sqft (0.921 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address508 MAPLE ST
CityELMA
StateIA
Zip50628
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary
Legal DescriptionLOT 6 EX S 100' IR SURV N 1/2 NE
Legal Range14W
Legal Township97N
Legal Section12
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Township / Civil DivisionAFTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2225
Census Tract960300

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address101 W MAIN ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659-2003
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK IOWA
Feb 6, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 14, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
BANK IOWA
Mar 25, 2022Contract Sale, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20231149
Deed Book / Page2023 / 1149
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address508 MAPLE ST, ELMA, IA 50628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address101 W MAIN ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659-2003

Mortgage

Document Number002026/216
DateFeb 13, 2026
Book Page2026/216
Instrument2026 216
Lender
NameBANK IOWA
TypeBank
AddressNEW HAMPTON, IA 50659
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateFeb 6, 2026
Property Address508 MAPLE ST, ELMA, IA 50628
Document Number002026/195
Book / Page2026 / 195
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2026
Instrument2026 195
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateAug 14, 2023
Property Address508 MAPLE ST, ELMA, IA 50628
Document Number02023/1150
Book / Page2023 / 1150
Instrument DateAug 3, 2023
Instrument2023 1150
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$303.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address101 W MAIN ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659-2003

Mortgage

Document Number0020231180
DateAug 14, 2023
Instrument2023 1180
Lender
NameBANK IOWA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2022: Contract Sale, Transfer

Document TypeContract Sale
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateMar 25, 2022
Property Address508 MAPLE ST, ELMA, IA 50628
Document Number002022/439
Book / Page2022 / 439
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2022
Instrument2022 0439
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address251 S LOCUST AVE, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659-2138

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 WEST PROPERTIES ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyHoward County
MunicipalityElma City
Unified School DistrictHoward-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,964.00$186,510 (-) Land $23,030 Building $163,480$186,510 (-) Land $23,030 Building $163,480
2025$3,964.00 (+1.95%)$186,510 (+11.48%) Land $23,030 Building $163,480$186,510 (+11.48%) Land $23,030 Building $163,480
2024$3,888.00 (-12.31%)
2023$167,310 (+1.44%) Land $23,030 Building $144,280$167,310 (+1.44%) Land $23,030 Building $144,280
2022$4,434.00$164,940 Land $15,640 Building $149,300
2021$164,940 Land $15,640 Building $149,300

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 September 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1993–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemELMA WATER SUPPLY
serves 505 people · EPA ID IA4525017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead5 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Windstream
DSL
200 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Harmony Telephone Company.

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