Dallas County property record for 702 Elm St, Van Meter, IA 50261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,144 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $161,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,690 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000001527105008 |
| Primary APN | 000001527105008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,144 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 702 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN METER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50261-9751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT NW NW W92' LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN METER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3067 |
| Census Tract | 50902 |
702 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Dallas County records, as of October 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 ELM ST, VAN METER, IA 50261-9751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0202218012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 18012 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Van Meter City |
| Unified School District | Van Meter Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,420 (+10.25%) Land $47,840 Building $139,580 | $187,420 (+10.25%) Land $47,840 Building $139,580 | |
| 2024 | $2,690.00 (+0.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $36,800 Building $133,200 | $170,000 Land $36,800 Building $133,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,684.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 Elm 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 June 23, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 702 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | VAN METER MUNICIPAL WATER WORK serves 1,074 people · EPA ID IA2570046 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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