Cedar County property record for 53 Walnut St, Tipton, IA 52772
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,149 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,203 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 048011061830100 |
| Primary APN | 048011061830100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,149 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TIPTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52772-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TIPTON N 45' LOT 2 BLK 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIPTON |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
53 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WALNUT ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018259 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1400 / 272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001400/272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Property Address | 53 WALNUT ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001400/0000000276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000001400/0000000276 |
| Instrument | 000000000260 |
| Name | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 WALNUT ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1838 |
| Document Number | 001400/272 |
| Book / Page | 1400 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000000259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 WALNUT ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1838 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Walnut St was $1,958 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Tipton City |
| Unified School District | Tipton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,958.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,700 (-) Land $12,380 Building $116,320 | $128,700 (-) Land $12,380 Building $116,320 |
| 2025 | $1,958.00 (+2.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,700 Land $12,380 Building $116,320 | $128,700 Land $12,380 Building $116,320 |
| 2024 | $1,910.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,190 (+26.22%) Land $12,380 Building $97,810 | $110,190 Land $12,380 Building $97,810 | |
| 2022 | $1,596.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,300 Land $10,130 Building $77,170 | |
| 2021 | $87,300 Land $10,130 Building $77,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Walnut 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Walnut St 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 | TIPTON WATER SUPPLY serves 3,149 people · EPA ID IA1689022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cedar Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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