Cedar County property record for 553 E 5th St, Tipton, IA 52772
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $113,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,280 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 048011062050100 |
| Primary APN | 048011062050100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 284 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 553 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TIPTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52772-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESCOTTS ADD W 63' N 1/2 LOT 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTTS ADDITION TO TIPTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
Source: Cedar County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 E 5TH ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20101437 |
| Deed Book / Page | 997 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CEDAR IA |
| Property Address | 553 E 5TH ST, TIPTON, IA 52772-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001626/305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1626/305 |
| Instrument | 2021 4841 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Cedar County assessment roll, as of March 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar County |
| Municipality | Tipton City |
| Unified School District | Tipton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,280.00 | $137,160 (-) Land $17,670 Building $119,490 | $137,160 (-) Land $17,670 Building $119,490 |
| 2025 | $2,280.00 (+1.15%) | $137,160 (+11.47%) Land $17,670 Building $119,490 | $137,160 (+11.47%) Land $17,670 Building $119,490 |
| 2024 | $2,254.00 (+8.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $123,050 (+20.3%) Land $17,670 Building $105,380 | $123,050 (+20.3%) Land $17,670 Building $105,380 | |
| 2022 | $2,082.00 | $102,290 Land $14,460 Building $87,830 | |
| 2021 | $102,290 Land $14,460 Building $87,830 |
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 August 17, 2013
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 | TIPTON WATER SUPPLY serves 3,149 people · EPA ID IA1689022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cedar Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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