Jefferson County property record for 608 E Buchanan Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-403-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-403-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 608 E BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWNS LT 13 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
608 E Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 E BUCHANAN AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151207 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20151208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E Buchanan Ave was $3,614 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% 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 | $3,614.00 (+4.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $217,500 Land $11,400 Building $206,100 | $217,500 Land $11,400 Building $206,100 |
| 2024 | $3,466.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,500 (+27.35%) Land $11,400 Building $178,100 | $189,500 Land $11,400 Building $178,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,898.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,800 Land $11,400 Building $137,400 | |
| 2021 | $148,800 Land $11,400 Building $137,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 E Buchanan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 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.
Wildfire risk around 608 E Buchanan Ave is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 84% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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