Buena Vista County property record for 609 E 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,138 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-03-277-024 |
| Primary APN | 14-03-277-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 609 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | STORM LAKE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50588-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 11-76 STORM LAKE CORP HAYES W 70' |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | STORM LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
609 E 4th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 SENECA ST, 1, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-2296 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011373 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 E 4th St was $2,138, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Storm Lake City |
| Unified School District | Storm Lake Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,900 (+12.67%) Land $13,900 Building $107,000 | $120,900 (+12.67%) Land $13,900 Building $107,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,138.00 (+0.94%) | $107,300 Land $6,470 Building $100,830 | $107,300 Land $6,470 Building $100,830 |
| 2024 | $2,118.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101,590 (+27.19%) Land $6,470 Building $95,120 | $101,590 Land $6,470 Building $95,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,782.00 | $79,870 Land $6,470 Building $73,400 | |
| 2021 | $79,870 Land $6,470 Building $73,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| 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.
The area around 609 E 4th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | STORM LAKE WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 11,431 people · EPA ID IA1178097 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 | 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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Long Lines Metro Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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