Plymouth County property record for 526 3rd St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-16-277-007 |
| Primary APN | 12-16-277-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 659 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | LE MARS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51031-1751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 60' LOTS 1-2 & PT OF ALLEY BLK 100 LE MARS |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
526 3rd St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 3RD ST SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-1751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Property Address | 526 3RD ST SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-1751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000002558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000002558 |
| Instrument | 000000002558 |
| Name | AMERICAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 114 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 3rd St SE was $2,552 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Le Mars City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,552.00 | $218,660 (-) Land $31,200 Building $187,460 | $218,660 (-) Land $31,200 Building $187,460 |
| 2025 | $218,660 Land $31,200 Building $187,460 | $218,660 Land $31,200 Building $187,460 | |
| 2024 | $2,586.00 | ||
| 2023 | $157,860 Land $23,400 Building $134,460 | $157,860 Land $23,400 Building $134,460 | |
| 2022 | $1,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 3rd St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 526 3rd St SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | 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 |
| 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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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