Hancock County property record for 655 280th St, Britt, IA 50423
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 3.9 acres (169,884 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,724 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0436451000 |
| Primary APN | 0436451000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 169,884 sqft (3.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Lean-To | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 655 280TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRITT |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50423-8780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 392.29' OF W 673.85 OF S 466' SW SE 36 97 26 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 270400 |
655 280th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 280TH ST, BRITT, IA 50423-8780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS BANK |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012351 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 655 280TH ST, BRITT, IA 50423-8780 |
| Document Number | 0000001363 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261363 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 280TH ST, BRITT, IA 50423-8780 |
| Document Number | 0000001363, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261363 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.43% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Property Address | 655 280TH ST, BRITT, IA 50423-8780 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000251594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25-1594 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FOREST CITY, IA 50436 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IA |
| Property Address | 655 280TH ST, BRITT, IA 50423-8780 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 17-2066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-2066 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FOREST CITY, IA 50436 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 280th St was $1,724, up 17.6% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Forest City Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,724.00 (+17.6%) | $183,640 Land $51,600 Building $132,040 | $183,640 Land $51,600 Building $132,040 |
| 2024 | $1,466.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,570 (+32.11%) Land $51,600 Building $88,970 | $140,570 Land $51,600 Building $88,970 | |
| 2022 | $1,255.00 | $106,400 Land $24,000 Building $82,400 | |
| 2021 | $106,400 Land $24,000 Building $82,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 280th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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.
The area around 655 280th 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.
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