Buena Vista County property record for 521 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,588 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-208-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-208-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-90-35 NEWELL CORP. AUD PLAT OF LOTS A OF 2, A OF 3 W1/2 NE E 180' OF LOT A OF LOT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 521 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000017/0000002018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000000017/0000002018 |
| Instrument | 000000172018 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 341 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Newell City |
| Unified School District | Newell-Fonda Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $323,100 (-) Land $51,500 Building $271,600 | $323,100 (-) Land $51,500 Building $271,600 | |
| 2025 | $5,426.00 (-5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $323,100 (-) Land $19,300 Building $303,800 | $323,100 (-) Land $19,300 Building $303,800 |
| 2024 | $5,712.00 (+17.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $323,100 (+36.62%) Land $19,300 Building $303,800 | $323,100 (+36.62%) Land $19,300 Building $303,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $236,490 Land $19,300 Building $217,190 | |
| 2021 | $236,490 Land $19,300 Building $217,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 921 people · EPA ID IA1155049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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