Jefferson County property record for 511 E Adams Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-452-031 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-452-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENT PT BLK 84 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTENNIAL |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3082 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
511 E Adams Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK |
| May 31, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026753 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Document Number | 0020260753 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $263.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Document Number | 0020260754 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0754 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20212783 |
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| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-2783 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20182548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-2548 |
| Name | LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Document Number | 20191269 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Document Number | 0020191270 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-1270 |
| Name | IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3107 |
| Document Number | 20180707 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3100 W BURLINGTON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-4304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 E Adams Ave was $2,818 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11% from the year before.
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 | $2,818.00 (+11.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,000 Land $15,000 Building $157,000 | $172,000 Land $15,000 Building $157,000 |
| 2024 | $2,538.00 | ||
| 2023 | $141,700 (+23%) Land $15,000 Building $126,700 | $141,700 Land $15,000 Building $126,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,200 Land $15,000 Building $100,200 | |
| 2021 | $115,200 Land $15,000 Building $100,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 E Adams Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021 · 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 |
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 risk around 511 E Adams Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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