Jefferson County property record for 605 E Madison Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 2.52 acres (109,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,428 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-25-453-046 |
| Primary APN | 06-25-453-046 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 109,771 sqft (2.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 605 E MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENT PT BLK 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTENNIAL |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
605 E Madison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 E MADISON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION |
| May 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 605 E MADISON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020212125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-2125 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 605 E MADISON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020190108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0108 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 605 E MADISON AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3648 |
| Document Number | 0020171072 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-1072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0020171073 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-1073 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OTTUMWA, IA 52501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 E Madison Ave was $7,428 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,428.00 (+6.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $435,600 Land $58,800 Building $376,800 | $435,600 Land $58,800 Building $376,800 |
| 2024 | $6,952.00 | ||
| 2023 | $370,400 (+20.65%) Land $58,800 Building $311,600 | $370,400 Land $58,800 Building $311,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,176.00 Homeowner's exemption | $307,000 Land $58,800 Building $248,200 | |
| 2021 | $307,000 Land $58,800 Building $248,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 E Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 605 E Madison Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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