Howard County property record for 511 River St, Chester, IA 52134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,040 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 2.44 acres (106,286 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $222 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 240050005020000 |
| Primary APN | 240050005020000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 106,286 sqft (2.44 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 511 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 EX S 392', ALLLOTS 9 & 18 & LOT 6 EX E 50' S 150' IR SUR N OF RIVER ST SE |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 100 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,9&18 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8721 ELM ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002-1511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 947 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002025/179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222.00 | $12,110 (-) Land $8,580 Building $3,530 | $12,110 (-) Land $8,580 Building $3,530 |
| 2025 | $222.00 (-0.89%) | $12,110 (+3.95%) Land $8,580 Building $3,530 | $12,110 (+3.95%) Land $8,580 Building $3,530 |
| 2024 | $224.00 (+4.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,650 (+6.01%) Land $8,580 Building $3,070 | $11,650 (+6.01%) Land $8,580 Building $3,070 | |
| 2022 | $214.00 | $10,990 Land $8,580 Building $2,410 | |
| 2021 | $10,990 Land $8,580 Building $2,410 |
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 September 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · 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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CHESTER WATER SUPPLY serves 139 people · EPA ID IA4509024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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