Pottawattamie County property record for 511 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7739 09 409 002 |
| Primary APN | 7739 09 409 002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Street Address | 511 N CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVOCA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51521-5020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AVOCA TOWN-ALLEN & COOKS S75' N135' W150' BLK 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN AND COOKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KNOX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 21502 |
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 N CHESTNUT ST, AVOCA, IA 51521-5020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 15974 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017009675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 511 N CHESTNUT ST, AVOCA, IA 51521-5020 |
| Document Number | 2020 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 15974 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $107.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 S ELM ST, AVOCA, IA 51521-4003 |
| Document Number | 202015976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020/15976 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Pottawattamie County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Avoca City |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Unified School District | AHSTW Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,200 (-) Land $20,600 Building $139,600 | $160,200 (-) Land $20,600 Building $139,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,124.00 (-25.58%) | $160,200 (+16.26%) Land $20,600 Building $139,600 | $160,200 (+16.26%) Land $20,600 Building $139,600 |
| 2023 | $137,800 (+24.37%) Land $17,900 Building $119,900 | $137,800 (+24.37%) Land $17,900 Building $119,900 | |
| 2022 | $110,800 Land $17,900 Building $92,900 | ||
| 2021 | $2,854.00 | $110,800 Land $17,900 Building $92,900 |
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 16, 2013 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms 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 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | AVOCA WATER WORKS serves 1,697 people · EPA ID IA7803080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REGIONAL WATER |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | URBAN BLUFFS - NORTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Western Iowa Wireless.
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