520 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627 Property Records

Lee County property record for 520 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,068 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,772 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-47-15-03-181-0060`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-47-15-03-181-0060`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,489 sqft
Basement Area	1,489 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,489 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 1896
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	760 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	330 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	520 AVENUE E
City	FORT MADISON
State	IA
Zip	52627-4815
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	#566 520 AVE E LOT 597
Legal Subdivision	THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF FORT MADISON
Legal Lot Number	597
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Township / Civil Division	MADISON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4032
Census Tract	490200

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

520 Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.

Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 21, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEE COUNTY BANK
Feb 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 19, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 21, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20175349
Deed Book / Page	2017 / 5349
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 21, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	07N/0282
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02023/2195
Date	Jun 21, 2023
Book Page	2023/2195
Instrument	2023 2195

Lender

Name	LEE COUNTY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2053

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021/0889
Date	Feb 24, 2021
Book Page	2021/0889
Instrument	2021 0889

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2019/5496
Date	Dec 19, 2019
Book Page	2019/5496
Instrument	5496

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2017
Property Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815
Document Number	2017/5349
Book / Page	2017 / 5349
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2017
Instrument	2017 5349
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	520 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4815

Mortgage

Document Number	2017/5350
Date	Dec 6, 2017
Book Page	2017/5350
Instrument	2017 5350

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Ave E was $4,772 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Lee County
Municipality	Fort Madison City
Unified School District	Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,772.00	$267,530 (-) Land $15,150 Building $252,380	$267,530 (-) Land $15,150 Building $252,380
2025	$4,772.00 (+10.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$267,530 Land $15,150 Building $252,380	$267,530 Land $15,150 Building $252,380
2024	$4,306.00
2023		$232,610 Land $15,150 Building $217,460	$232,610 Land $15,150 Building $217,460
2022	$3,956.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 520 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	19 (1979–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 19
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 10 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 520 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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