Taylor County property record for 509 E Ohio St, Lenox, IA 50851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,946 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1401001136000 |
| Primary APN | 1401001136000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,151 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 E OHIO ST |
|---|---|
| City | LENOX |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BS&L 136 CORP LEN LENOX |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKS SPEAR AND LAYNES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLATTE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 W OHIO ST, LENOX, IA 50851-1041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201617455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39 / 313 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00100/0071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Lenox City |
| Unified School District | Lenox Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,946.00 (+14.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,900 (+30.56%) Land $9,980 Building $86,920 | $96,900 (+30.56%) Land $9,980 Building $86,920 |
| 2024 | $1,702.00 (+17.06%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,454.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,220 Land $9,980 Building $64,240 | |
| 2021 | $74,220 Land $9,980 Building $64,240 |
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 4, 2017
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LENOX WATER SUPPLY serves 1,470 people · EPA ID IA8748075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON) |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Lenox Communications Fiber | 100 / 100 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
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