Dallas County property record for 705 Locust St, Van Meter, IA 50261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,187 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,784 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,006 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000001521477002 |
| Primary APN | 000001521477002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,187 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,784 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | VAN METER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLAYTONS ADD LOT 2 & LOT 3 /EX E20'/ BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAYTONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN METER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3055 |
| Census Tract | 50902 |
Source: Dallas County records, as of October 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 LOCUST ST, VAN METER, IA 50261-7708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0200416959 |
| 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 | $136,130 (+14.3%) Land $53,760 Building $82,370 | $136,130 (+14.3%) Land $53,760 Building $82,370 | |
| 2024 | $2,006.00 (+2.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,100 Land $40,320 Building $78,780 | $119,100 Land $40,320 Building $78,780 | |
| 2022 | $1,954.00 |
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 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 AE, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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