Buena Vista County property record for 532 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-204-016 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-204-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,075 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,291 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 532 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06-01 NEWELL CORP. NESHEIMS 1ST ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | NESHEIMS 1ST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| 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 | 532 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 532 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000222387 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222387 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 532 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000220569 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 532 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000220571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220571 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $177,500 (+2.71%) Land $25,000 Building $152,500 | $177,500 (+2.71%) Land $25,000 Building $152,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,814.00 (-21.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,820 (-12.44%) Land $10,800 Building $162,020 | $172,820 (-12.44%) Land $10,800 Building $162,020 |
| 2024 | $3,605.00 (+20.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $197,370 (+40.14%) Land $10,800 Building $186,570 | $197,370 (+40.14%) Land $10,800 Building $186,570 | |
| 2022 | $3,003.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,840 Land $10,800 Building $130,040 | |
| 2021 | $140,840 Land $10,800 Building $130,040 |
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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