Howard County property record for 701 Maple St, Elma, IA 50628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,312 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,500 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,464 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300024809010000 |
| Primary APN | 300024809010000 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 701 MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELMA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50628-8207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 48 L POTTERS DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | L POTTERS DIV |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 & 10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AFTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2228 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
701 Maple St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 MAPLE ST, ELMA, IA 50628-8207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016540 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 701 Maple St was $1,464.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Elma City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,464.00 | $82,700 (-) Land $6,750 Building $75,950 | $82,700 (-) Land $6,750 Building $75,950 |
| 2025 | $1,464.00 (+59.83%) | $82,700 Land $6,750 Building $75,950 | $82,700 Land $6,750 Building $75,950 |
| 2024 | $916.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,060 (+28.58%) Land $6,750 Building $36,310 | $43,060 Land $6,750 Building $36,310 | |
| 2022 | $850.00 | $33,490 Land $6,750 Building $26,740 | |
| 2021 | $33,490 Land $6,750 Building $26,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Maple St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELMA WATER SUPPLY serves 505 people · EPA ID IA4525017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
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