Cherokee County property record for 6498 E Ave, Washta, IA 51061
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,306 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1327400006 |
| Primary APN | 1327400006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Patio Area | 540 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 6498 E AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHTA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51061-7047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SM FR SE SE 1773 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 90N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Block | 400 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND MEADOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2245 |
| Census Tract | 80300 |
6498 E Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6498 E AVE, WASHTA, IA 51061-7047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007927 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6498 E Ave was $1,306.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | River Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,306.00 | $131,980 (-) Land $35,490 Building $96,490 | $131,980 (-) Land $35,490 Building $96,490 |
| 2025 | $131,980 Land $35,490 Building $96,490 | $131,980 Land $35,490 Building $96,490 | |
| 2024 | $1,240.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,250 (+30.84%) Land $35,490 Building $88,760 | $124,250 Land $35,490 Building $88,760 | |
| 2022 | $1,062.00 | $94,960 Land $28,390 Building $66,570 | |
| 2021 | $94,960 Land $28,390 Building $66,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6498 E Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 1, 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 | 2 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 6498 E 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Westel Systems Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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