Pottawattamie County property record for 561 S Elm St, Avoca, IA 51521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7739 16 177 004 |
| Primary APN | 7739 16 177 004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 12 ft wide |
| Street Address | 561 S ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVOCA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51521-4009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AVOCA TOWN-MEREDITHS ADD LTS 9 THRU 11 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 77N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEREDITHS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | KNOX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1105 |
| Census Tract | 21502 |
561 S Elm St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Pottawattamie County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 147, AVOCA, IA 51521-0147 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMBASSADOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202610700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 561 S ELM ST, AVOCA, IA 51521-4009 |
| Document Number | 0000010700 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,959.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POTTAWATTAMIE IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 561 S ELM ST, AVOCA, IA 51521-4009 |
| Document Number | 0000003911 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,959.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 S Elm St was $276, down 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Pottawattamie County assessment roll, as of September 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Avoca City |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Unified School District | AHSTW Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,400 (-) Land $13,400 | $13,400 (-) Land $13,400 | |
| 2025 | $276.00 (-1.43%) | $13,400 Land $13,400 | $13,400 Land $13,400 |
| 2024 | $280.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,600 Land $16,600 | $16,600 Land $16,600 | |
| 2021 | $871.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 S Elm St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 561 S Elm 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 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 | REGIONAL WATER private · serves 4,132 people · EPA ID IA8300184 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COUNCIL BLUFFS WATER WORKS |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | URBAN BLUFFS - NORTH |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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