Montgomery County property record for 701 E Elm St, Red Oak, IA 51566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,186 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 600628133006000 |
| Primary APN | 600628133006000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,221 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 701 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | RED OAK |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51566-1615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | QUINBY ADD LT 5 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUINBY ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | RED OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2079 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
701 E Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 E ELM ST, RED OAK, IA 51566-1615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162015 0054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 E Elm St was $1,186 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.6% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Municipality | Red Oak City |
| Unified School District | Red Oak Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,186.00 (+13.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,230 Land $13,130 Building $52,100 | $65,230 Land $13,130 Building $52,100 |
| 2024 | $1,044.00 | ||
| 2023 | $54,740 Land $9,850 Building $44,890 | $54,740 Land $9,850 Building $44,890 | |
| 2022 | $950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 E Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 1, 2016 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1987–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 701 E Elm St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RED OAK WATER SUPPLY serves 5,596 people · EPA ID IA6950075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| FMTC of Stanton Iowa Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
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