Decatur County property record for 601 N 3rd St, Van Wert, IA 50262
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 4.48 acres (195,508 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0212480002 |
| Primary APN | 0212480002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 195,508 sqft (4.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 601 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50262-5098 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THOMPSONS 1, 2, & 3, BLK. 9, LOT 4, BLK. 9 LOTS 1 THRU 8, BLK. 8, LOTS 1 THRU 8, BLK 5, & LOTS 1 THRU 4, BLK. 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSONS ADD VAN WERT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-8 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
601 N 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 N 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-5098 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Property Address | 601 N 3RD ST, VAN WERT, IA 50262-5098 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000000345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000000345 |
| Instrument | 2018-0345 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.7% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 N 3rd St was $1,826 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Van Wert City |
| Unified School District | Clarke Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,826.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,550 (-) Land $30,000 Building $80,550 | $110,550 (-) Land $30,000 Building $80,550 |
| 2025 | $1,826.00 (+15.13%) | $110,550 Land $30,000 Building $80,550 | $110,550 Land $30,000 Building $80,550 |
| 2024 | $1,586.00 | ||
| 2023 | $83,610 (+138.57%) Land $24,000 Building $59,610 | $83,610 Land $24,000 Building $59,610 | |
| 2022 | $35,046 Land $13,267 Building $21,779 | ||
| 2021 | $556.00 | $35,046 Land $13,267 Building $21,779 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 N 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 601 N 3rd St is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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