521 2nd Ave NW, Le Mars, IA 51031 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 521 2nd Ave NW, Le Mars, IA 51031

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 768 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.196 acres (8,520 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,416 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2009 Mortgage Mar 2007 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`12-09-326-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-09-326-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	768 sqft
Finished Basement	125 sqft
Unfinished Basement	768 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,520 sqft (0.196 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft
Deck Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	521 2ND AVE NW
City	LE MARS
State	IA
Zip	51031-3152
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N 1/2 LOT 5 EXC S 5' ALL LOT 6 FLAUGHER'S 3RD ADD LE MARS
Legal Subdivision	FLAUGHERS 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number	5,6
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	970200

Owner

Source: Plymouth 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 Record
Mailing Address	521 2ND AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3152
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 30, 2009	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME BANK
Mar 12, 2007	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
Sep 30, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2025 / 3300
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2009: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Property Address	521 2ND AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3152
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	IOWA ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02009/4115
Date	Jul 30, 2009
Book Page	2009/4115
Instrument	2009 4115

Lender

Name	PRIME BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LE MARS, IA 51031

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2024

March 2007: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Property Address	521 2ND AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3152
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02007/1068
Date	Mar 12, 2007
Book Page	2007/1068
Instrument	2007 1068

Lender

Name	COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WORTH, TX 76102

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

September 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PLYMOUTH IA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2025
Property Address	521 2ND AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3152
Document Number	02025/3300
Book / Page	2025 / 3300
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2025
Instrument	2025 3300
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$215.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 2ND AVE NW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3152

Mortgage

Document Number	0020253301
Date	Sep 30, 2025
Instrument	2025 3301

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Plymouth County
Municipality	Le Mars City
Unified School District	Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,416.00 (-0.56%)	$126,140 (-) Land $22,050 Building $104,090	$126,140 (-) Land $22,050 Building $104,090
2025		$126,140 (+23.58%) Land $22,050 Building $104,090	$126,140 (+23.58%) Land $22,050 Building $104,090
2024	$1,424.00 (+24.04%)
2023		$102,070 Land $16,170 Building $85,900	$102,070 Land $16,170 Building $85,900
2022	$1,148.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 10,606 people · EPA ID IA7540174
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2026
Lead	2 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.

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