Poweshiek County property record for 608 Washington Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 942 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,437 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0769200 |
| Primary APN | 0769200 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 1 Plumbing Fixture |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 942 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 942 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,437 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GRINNELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50112-2354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 77 1/2' BLOCK B NE SE 17-80-16 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 80N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST QUARTER |
| Legal Block | B |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRINNELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 370400 |
608 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20102281 |
| Deed Book / Page | 874 / 666 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017/02927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Property Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2354 |
| Document Number | 0202302885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-02885 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2354 |
| Document Number | 2017/02927 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 02927 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 WASHINGTON AVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112-2354 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Washington Ave was $2,176 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Municipality | Grinnell City |
| Unified School District | Grinnell-Newburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,176.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,140 Land $21,890 Building $131,250 | $153,140 Land $21,890 Building $131,250 |
| 2024 | $2,134.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,420 Land $21,890 Building $116,530 | $138,420 Land $21,890 Building $116,530 | |
| 2022 | $2,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015
| 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 Washington 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | GRINNELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,564 people · EPA ID IA7930008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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