Lyon County property record for 601 Thomas St, Lester, IA 51242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 959 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370000006100000 |
| Primary APN | 370000006100000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 959 sqft |
| Basement Area | 959 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 959 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,700 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 THOMAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | LESTER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51242-7704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SINGLE-FAM |
| Legal Description | LESTER O. T. LOT 7 & S 5' OF LOT 8, BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF LESTER |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LARCHWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 THOMAS ST, LESTER, IA 51242-7704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261503 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2026 / 1503 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYON IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 601 THOMAS ST, LESTER, IA 51242-7704 |
| Document Number | 0000001503 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 1503 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $29,007.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 THOMAS ST, LESTER, IA 51242-7704 |
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lyon County |
| Municipality | Lester City |
| Unified School District | West Lyon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,530.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,230 (+21.18%) Land $8,090 Building $149,140 | $157,230 (+21.18%) Land $8,090 Building $149,140 |
| 2024 | $1,530.00 (+44.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,750 (+35.09%) Land $8,090 Building $121,660 | $129,750 (+35.09%) Land $8,090 Building $121,660 | |
| 2022 | $1,056.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,050 Land $8,090 Building $87,960 | |
| 2021 | $96,050 Land $8,090 Building $87,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2021
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | LESTER WATER SUPPLY serves 296 people · EPA ID IA6055077 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from LYON-SIOUX RWS-BIG SIOUX |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Alliance Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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