Buena Vista County property record for 515 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.803 acres (34,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2010 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-208-009 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-208-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Manufactured |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,994 sqft (0.803 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 411 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 515 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-90-35 NEWELL CORP. AUD PLAT OF LOTS A OF 2, A OF 3 W1/2 NE E 85' OF W 195.2' LOT A OF LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
515 E 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Property Address | 515 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000101518 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Instrument | 101518 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $80.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000101520 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Instrument | 101520 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 48 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2014 |
| Document Number | 0000101519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Instrument | 101519 |
| Name | NORTHWAY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPENCER, IA 51301 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 E 5th St was $966 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,000 (+18.74%) Land $19,700 Building $59,300 | $79,000 (+18.74%) Land $19,700 Building $59,300 | |
| 2025 | $966.00 (-6.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,530 Land $13,020 Building $53,510 | $66,530 Land $13,020 Building $53,510 |
| 2024 | $1,031.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,530 (+26.75%) Land $13,020 Building $53,510 | $66,530 Land $13,020 Building $53,510 | |
| 2022 | $933.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,490 Land $13,020 Building $39,470 | |
| 2021 | $52,490 Land $13,020 Building $39,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 515 E 5th St 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 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 | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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