Jefferson County property record for 601 E Adams Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,656 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-452-033 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-452-033 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,656 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 121 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 E ADAMS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENT SW COR 85 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTENNIAL |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3082 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
601 E Adams Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 601 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20211900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1900 |
| Name | PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 601 E ADAMS AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20180534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0534 |
| Name | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.3% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E Adams Ave was $2,600, up 10.4% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,600.00 (+10.36%) | $148,700 Land $11,600 Building $137,100 | $148,700 Land $11,600 Building $137,100 |
| 2024 | $2,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,100 (+67.27%) Land $11,600 Building $109,500 | $121,100 Land $11,600 Building $109,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,500.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,400 Land $11,600 Building $60,800 | |
| 2021 | $72,400 Land $11,600 Building $60,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 E Adams Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021 · 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 | 1 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 601 E Adams Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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