Franklin County property record for 520 50th St, Dows, IA 50071
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 37.7 acres (1,646,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $213,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131430000300 |
| Primary APN | 131430000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,646,132 sqft (37.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | Granary |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 520 50TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50071 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SW SW (SEQ:1) ESM-2008-2613 (2008-10-30), MSC-2008-1024 (2008-05-02), MSC-2008-0066 (2008-01-04), WD-2007-2083 (2007-09-27), WD-2007-2082 (2007-09-27), WD-2007-2081 (2007-09-27) |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2129 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11567 I AVE, ALDEN, IA 50006-9026 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20072081 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020072081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | Alden Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,496.00 (-4.96%) | $110,700 (+35.33%) Land $94,400 Building $16,300 | $110,700 (+35.33%) Land $94,400 Building $16,300 |
| 2024 | $1,574.00 (-14.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $81,800 (-3.2%) Land $67,400 Building $14,400 | $81,800 (-3.2%) Land $67,400 Building $14,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,833.00 Additional exemption filed | $84,500 Land $51,700 Building $32,800 | |
| 2021 | $84,500 Land $51,700 Building $32,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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