Buena Vista County property record for 516 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,988 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-207-009 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-207-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 509 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,130 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 516 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 09-00 NEWELL CORP. JUDGES ADD. E 1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JUDGES ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CENTRAL BANK |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 516 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Document Number | 200769 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 516 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Document Number | 200770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200770 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.7% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 516 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Document Number | 192325 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 192325 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5600 GRANITE PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024-4126 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $134,600 (+17.61%) Land $9,200 Building $125,400 | $134,600 (+17.61%) Land $9,200 Building $125,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,988.00 (-5.02%) | $114,450 (-) Land $5,780 Building $108,670 | $114,450 (-) Land $5,780 Building $108,670 |
| 2024 | $2,093.00 (+13.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $114,450 (+31.96%) Land $5,780 Building $108,670 | $114,450 (+31.96%) Land $5,780 Building $108,670 | |
| 2022 | $1,851.00 | $86,730 Land $5,780 Building $80,950 | |
| 2021 | $86,730 Land $5,780 Building $80,950 |
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 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.
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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