5357 Carter Ct, Johnston, IA 50131 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5357 Carter Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,530 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$356,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,804 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7925-14-202-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7925-14-202-003`
Alternative APN	`241/00348-770-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,390 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,390 sqft
Basement Area	1,390 sqft
Finished Basement	666 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2021
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,530 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	100 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5357 CARTER CT
City	JOHNSTON
State	IA
Zip	50131-1499
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 9 BIRCHWOOD CROSSING PLAT 8
Legal Subdivision	BIRCHWOOD CROSSING PLAT 8
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	WEBSTER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	11704

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	5357 CARTER CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1499
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU
Dec 16, 2021	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022-00075842
Deed Book / Page	19278 / 643
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2022
Property Address	5357 CARTER CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1499
Document Number	0000075842
Book / Page	19278 / 643
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-00075842
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$568.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5357 CARTER CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1499

Mortgage

Document Number	0000075843
Date	Sep 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-00075843

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	5357 CARTER CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1499
Document Number	0000131167
Book / Page	18911 / 281
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-00131167
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$478.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5357 CARTER CT, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1499

Mortgage

Document Number	0000131169
Date	Dec 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-00131169

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE PRODUCERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Johnston City
Unified School District	Johnston Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$384,200 (+13.17%) Land $77,700 Building $306,500	$384,200 (+13.17%) Land $77,700 Building $306,500
2024	$5,804.00 (+8,435.29%)
2023		$339,500 Land $68,000 Building $271,500	$339,500 Land $68,000 Building $271,500
2020	$68.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 24,897 people · EPA ID IA7740011
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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