Lee County property record for 511 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,594 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-03-178-0190 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-03-178-0190 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 511 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #685 511 AVE E LOT 725 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY FORT MADISON |
| Legal Lot Number | 725 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 491100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Park-to-Park Residential Historic District listed 2014 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 14001069 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,594.00 (+7.56%) | $82,750 (-) Land $15,150 Building $67,600 | $82,750 (-) Land $15,150 Building $67,600 |
| 2025 | $1,482.00 | $82,750 (+12.36%) Land $15,150 Building $67,600 | $82,750 (+12.36%) Land $15,150 Building $67,600 |
| 2024 | $1,482.00 (+5.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $73,650 Land $15,150 Building $58,500 | $73,650 Land $15,150 Building $58,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,402.00 |
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 July 21, 2020 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS serves 11,087 people · EPA ID IA5625062 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Danville Mutual Telephone Company, LISCOFIBER, T-Mobile.
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