Louisa County property record for 521 3rd St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.515 acres (22,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,536 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-30-109-009 |
| Primary APN | 03-30-109-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 22,440 sqft (0.515 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 187 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 286 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 521 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS JUNCTION |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52738-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOR 1ST ADD L10-11-12 & N37' L13 BLK8 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOR 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS CITY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 450200 |
521 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Louisa County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 3RD ST, COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA 52738-1112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 3rd St was $1,536 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Louisa County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Louisa County |
| Municipality | Columbus Junction City |
| Unified School District | Columbus Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,536.00 | $118,840 (-) Land $16,060 Building $102,780 | $118,840 (-) Land $16,060 Building $102,780 |
| 2025 | $1,536.00 (+4.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,840 Land $16,060 Building $102,780 | $118,840 Land $16,060 Building $102,780 |
| 2024 | $1,472.00 | ||
| 2023 | $104,700 (+29.36%) Land $16,060 Building $88,640 | $104,700 Land $16,060 Building $88,640 | |
| 2022 | $1,296.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,940 Land $16,060 Building $64,880 | |
| 2021 | $80,940 Land $16,060 Building $64,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2015 · 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 |
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 521 3rd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | COLUMBUS JUNCTION WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA5815064 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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