Decatur County property record for 701 NE 8th St, Leon, IA 50144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 916 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.405 acres (17,681 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0728334003 |
| Primary APN | 0728334003 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 17,681 sqft (0.405 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 701 NE 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50144-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITHS - E 15' LOT 12 & ALL LOTS 13 THUR 15 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
701 NE 8th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1005 E PARK ST, PRINCETON, MO 64673-1049 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 701 NE 8TH ST, LEON, IA 50144-2225 |
| Document Number | 0020250800 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $111.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1005 E PARK ST, PRINCETON, MO 64673-1049 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0020250801 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0801 |
| Name | AMERICAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 13, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 701 NE 8th St was $990.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of March 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur County |
| Municipality | Leon City |
| Unified School District | Central Decatur Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $990.00 | $62,150 (+13.64%) Land $20,790 Building $41,360 | $62,150 (+13.64%) Land $20,790 Building $41,360 |
| 2025 | $990.00 (+253.57%) | $54,690 Land $20,790 Building $33,900 | $54,690 Land $20,790 Building $33,900 |
| 2024 | $280.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,040 (+21.06%) Land $11,880 Building $25,160 | $37,040 Land $11,880 Building $25,160 | |
| 2022 | $30,597 Land $6,277 Building $24,320 | ||
| 2021 | $534.00 | $30,597 Land $6,277 Building $24,320 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 701 NE 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 701 NE 8th St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 77% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LEON WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people · EPA ID IA2742076 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2023 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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