Benton County property record for 601 Main St NW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $348 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19003800 |
| Primary APN | 19003800 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,930 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 MAIN ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | SHELLSBURG |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52332-4700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TAYLOR & RUNYON LOT 8 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLOR & RUNYONS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2108 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
601 Main St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 MAIN ST NW, SHELLSBURG, IA 52332-4700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15 / 1927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Main St NW was $348 with exemptions applied.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Shellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $348.00 | $57,300 (+1.78%) Land $12,300 Building $45,000 | $57,300 (+1.78%) Land $12,300 Building $45,000 |
| 2025 | $56,300 Land $12,300 Building $44,000 | $56,300 Land $12,300 Building $44,000 | |
| 2024 | $368.00 | ||
| 2023 | $63,000 (+16.67%) Land $12,300 Building $50,700 | $63,000 Land $12,300 Building $50,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,074.00 | $54,000 Land $9,800 Building $44,200 | |
| 2021 | $54,000 Land $9,800 Building $44,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Main St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · river or lake flooding |
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 Main St NW 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 | SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY serves 961 people · EPA ID IA0670043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| USA Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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