601 S Main St, Leon, IA 50144 Property Records

Decatur County property record for 601 S Main St, Leon, IA 50144

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.335 acres (14,605 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$733,500 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$2,128 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0733151001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0733151001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,904 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,120 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,120 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Lot Area14,605 sqft (0.335 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 S MAIN ST
CityLEON
StateIA
Zip50144-1029
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMILES ADDN. - 100' X 216' OL D EXC. E 70' OF W 216' OF N 100' OUTLOT D
Legal SubdivisionMILES ADD
Legal Lot NumberD
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2068
Census Tract960300

Owner

Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address601 S MAIN ST, LEON, IA 50144-1029
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMMUNITY FIRST CU
Jan 17, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022375
Prior Transfer DateAug 31, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0020211490
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Recording DateSep 15, 2021
Property Address601 S MAIN ST, LEON, IA 50144-1029
Document Number0020211490
Instrument DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2021-1490
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address601 S MAIN ST, LEON, IA 50144-1029

Mortgage

Document Number0020211491
DateSep 15, 2021
Instrument2021-1491
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY FIRST CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDECATUR IA
Recording DateJan 17, 2017
Property Address601 S MAIN ST, LEON, IA 50144-1029
Document Number02017/0055
Book / Page2017 / 0055
Instrument DateJan 13, 2017
Instrument2017-0055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$145.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address601 S MAIN ST, LEON, IA 50144-1029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyDecatur County
MunicipalityLeon City
Unified School DistrictCentral Decatur Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,128.00 Homeowner's exemption$128,420 (-) Land $12,400 Building $116,020$128,420 (-) Land $12,400 Building $116,020
2025$2,128.00 (+20.5%)$128,420 (+37.8%) Land $12,400 Building $116,020$128,420 (+37.8%) Land $12,400 Building $116,020
2024$1,766.00 (+26.87%)
2023$93,190 (+42.56%) Land $7,160 Building $86,030$93,190 (+42.56%) Land $7,160 Building $86,030
2022$65,369 Land $7,029 Building $58,340
2021$1,392.00$65,369 Land $7,029 Building $58,340

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEON WATER SUPPLY
serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA2742076
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jul 2023
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Grand River Mutual Telephone
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50

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