Buena Vista County property record for 545 E 5th St, Newell, IA 50568
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,539 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,875 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 16-20-231-006 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-231-006 |
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| Lot Area | 11,539 sqft (0.265 acres) |
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| Street Address | 545 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50568-5013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 05-00 NEWELL CORP. LANDGRAF ADD. S 35' |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDGRAF ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| 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 | 444 HEATHER LN, NEWELL, IA 50568-5037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,000 (+132.56%) Land $1,000 | $1,000 (+132.56%) Land $1,000 | |
| 2025 | $8.00 (-38.46%) | $430 (-) Land $430 | $430 (-) Land $430 |
| 2024 | $13.00 (-13.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $430 (-) Land $430 | $430 (-) Land $430 | |
| 2022 | $15.00 | $430 Land $430 | |
| 2021 | $430 Land $430 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
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 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 | 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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