Cedar County property record for 522 Willow St, Bennett, IA 52721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,500 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,164 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037012093520070 |
| Primary APN | 037012093520070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 138 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 522 WILLOW ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENNETT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52721-7745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITHS ADD LOT 4 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 450400 |
522 Willow St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 WILLOW ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072115 |
| Deed Book / Page | 845 / 256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000845/256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 522 Willow St was $1,164 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Bennett City |
| Unified School District | Bennett Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,164.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,980 (-) Land $10,400 Building $98,580 | $108,980 (-) Land $10,400 Building $98,580 |
| 2025 | $1,164.00 (+15.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,980 Land $10,400 Building $98,580 | $108,980 Land $10,400 Building $98,580 |
| 2024 | $1,006.00 | ||
| 2023 | $83,370 (+31.85%) Land $10,400 Building $72,970 | $83,370 Land $10,400 Building $72,970 | |
| 2022 | $932.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,230 Land $9,100 Building $54,130 | |
| 2021 | $63,230 Land $9,100 Building $54,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 Willow St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2013
| 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.
The area around 522 Willow St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENNETT WATERWORKS serves 347 people · EPA ID IA1603005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 60 ppb (2024–2026) 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| F&B Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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