Cedar County property record for 525 Cedar St, Bennett, IA 52721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,342 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037012093520040 |
| Primary APN | 037012093520040 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 525 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENNETT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52721-7702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITHS ADD W66' L5-6BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 450400 |
525 Cedar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 CEDAR ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUD |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 1392/114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Property Address | 525 CEDAR ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001588/148 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1588/148 |
| Instrument | 2021 1890 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Property Address | 525 CEDAR ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1366/318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1366/318 |
| Instrument | 2017 1731 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORALVILLE, IA 52241 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 525 CEDAR ST, BENNETT, IA 52721-7702 |
| Document Number | 1392/114 |
| Book / Page | 1392 / 114 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 3902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Cedar St was $2,342 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 | $2,342.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,960 (-) Land $11,390 Building $167,570 | $178,960 (-) Land $11,390 Building $167,570 |
| 2025 | $2,342.00 (+12.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,960 Land $11,390 Building $167,570 | $178,960 Land $11,390 Building $167,570 |
| 2024 | $2,090.00 | ||
| 2023 | $144,510 (+27.85%) Land $11,390 Building $133,120 | $144,510 Land $11,390 Building $133,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,030 Land $9,970 Building $103,060 | |
| 2021 | $113,030 Land $9,970 Building $103,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Cedar 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 525 Cedar 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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