Shelby County property record for 703 3rd St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.387 acres (16,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,412 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832205005023 |
| Primary APN | 832205005023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,875 sqft (0.387 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 464 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 703 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAINS 1ST ADD N 1/2 SE 1/4 & S1/2 E 1/2 NE 1/4 EX N 25' S 25' W1/2 NE BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3069 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 298, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0298 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000891 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,412.00 (+8.36%) | $164,998 (-) Land $11,452 Building $153,546 | $164,998 (-) Land $11,452 Building $153,546 |
| 2025 | $164,998 (+4.46%) Land $11,452 Building $153,546 | $164,998 (+4.46%) Land $11,452 Building $153,546 | |
| 2024 | $2,226.00 (+9.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $157,957 (+22.24%) Land $11,452 Building $146,505 | $157,957 (+22.24%) Land $11,452 Building $146,505 | |
| 2022 | $2,030.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,215 Land $11,452 Building $117,763 | |
| 2021 | $129,215 Land $11,452 Building $117,763 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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