Johnson County property record for 5447 Observatory Ave SW, Riverside, IA 52327
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,827 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1529102002 |
| Primary APN | 1529102002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 121 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,039 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5447 OBSERVATORY AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | RIVERSIDE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52327-9769 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | GEROT'S ADDITION LOT 1 & INCL LOT 1GUYS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3061 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
5447 Observatory Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Johnson County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5447 OBSERVATORY AVE SW, RIVERSIDE, IA 52327-9769 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4433 / 917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4425000367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOHNSON IA |
| Property Address | 5447 OBSERVATORY AVE SW, RIVERSIDE, IA 52327-9769 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 006181/580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6181/580 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5447 Observatory Ave SW was $4,002 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Johnson County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Johnson County |
| Unified School District | Highland Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $378,400 Land $156,000 Building $222,400 | $378,400 Land $156,000 Building $222,400 |
| 2024 | $4,002.00 | ||
| 2023 | $343,600 Land $142,000 Building $201,600 | $350,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,346.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5447 Observatory Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 5447 Observatory Ave SW is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sharon Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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