Decatur County property record for 601 SE 5th St, Leon, IA 50144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,163 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,079 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $562 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0733144001 |
| Primary APN | 0733144001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,163 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 11,079 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Street Address | 601 SE 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50144-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEFFLERS - OL 9 & 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEFFLERS ADD LEON |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
601 SE 5th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 NW 10TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-1216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02012/1133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 SE 5th St was $562.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Leon City |
| Unified School District | Central Decatur Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $562.00 | $31,080 (-) Land $9,360 Building $21,720 | $31,080 (-) Land $9,360 Building $21,720 |
| 2025 | $562.00 (+22.17%) | $31,080 Land $9,360 Building $21,720 | $31,080 Land $9,360 Building $21,720 |
| 2024 | $460.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,570 (+35.71%) Land $5,400 Building $16,170 | $21,570 Land $5,400 Building $16,170 | |
| 2022 | $15,894 Land $4,405 Building $11,489 | ||
| 2021 | $392.00 | $15,894 Land $4,405 Building $11,489 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 SE 5th 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 SE 5th St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 77% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LEON WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA2742076 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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