Buena Vista County property record for 536 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,633 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2010 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-228-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-228-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,633 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,113 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,113 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,113 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,440 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 536 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 05-03 NEWELL CORP. HOLMSTROMS FIRST ADD. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLMSTROMS FIRST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
536 E 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 536 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FARM SERVICE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 536 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000100653 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Instrument | 100653 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 536 E 5TH ST, NEWELL, IA 50568-5013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 000000172219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000000017/0000002219 |
| Instrument | 000000172219 |
| Name | FARM SERVICE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 536 E 5th St was $2,504 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.7% from the year before.
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 | $188,900 (+15.17%) Land $25,400 Building $163,500 | $188,900 (+15.17%) Land $25,400 Building $163,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,504.00 (-5.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $164,020 Land $13,370 Building $150,650 | $164,020 Land $13,370 Building $150,650 |
| 2024 | $2,655.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,020 (+38.68%) Land $13,370 Building $150,650 | $164,020 Land $13,370 Building $150,650 | |
| 2022 | $2,261.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,270 Land $13,370 Building $104,900 | |
| 2021 | $118,270 Land $13,370 Building $104,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 536 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 536 E 5th 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
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