Linn County property record for 685 Palisades Access Rd, Ely, IA 52227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,081 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (62,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,198 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18154-02004-00000 |
| Primary APN | 18154-02004-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,081 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 62,290 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 923 sqft |
| Street Address | 685 PALISADES ACCESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52227-9717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | MARIAHS 2ND LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARIAHS 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PUTNAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
685 Palisades Access Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2000.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 PALISADES ACCESS RD, ELY, IA 52227-9717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200042879 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4040 / 73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 685 PALISADES ACCESS RD, ELY, IA 52227-9717 |
| Document Number | 0104330683 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 685 PALISADES ACCESS RD ELY IA 522279717, ELY, IA 52227-9717 |
| Document Number | 0104330683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 010433/000683 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Palisades Access Rd was $7,198.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Unified School District | Mount Vernon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $558,000 (-1.78%) Land $70,200 Building $487,800 | $558,000 (-1.78%) Land $70,200 Building $487,800 | |
| 2025 | $7,198.00 | $568,100 Land $70,200 Building $497,900 | $568,100 Land $70,200 Building $497,900 |
| 2024 | $7,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $482,100 Land $70,200 Building $411,900 | $482,100 Land $70,200 Building $411,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,232.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 685 Palisades Access Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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 685 Palisades Access Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 81% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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