Lee County property record for 519 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,330 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-03-178-0170 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-03-178-0170 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 834 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 834 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,815 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 519 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #683 519 AVE E W47' LOT 723 |
| Legal Lot Number | 723 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 491100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Park-to-Park Residential Historic District listed 2014 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 14001069 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
519 Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121046 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12N / 1046 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 519 Ave E was $1,330 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,330.00 | $79,910 (-) Land $14,240 Building $65,670 | $79,910 (-) Land $14,240 Building $65,670 |
| 2025 | $1,330.00 (-0.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,910 Land $14,240 Building $65,670 | $79,910 Land $14,240 Building $65,670 |
| 2024 | $1,336.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,640 Land $14,240 Building $62,400 | $76,640 Land $14,240 Building $62,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 2020 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Wildfire risk around 519 Ave E is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS serves 11,087 people · EPA ID IA5625062 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Danville Mutual Telephone Company, LISCOFIBER, T-Mobile.
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