Scott County property record for 708 5th St, Buffalo, IA 52728
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,847 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Jun 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722232204011 |
| Primary APN | 722232204011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,847 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,418 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 708 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52728-7711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOCUST GROVE LOT: 004 BLOCK: 001 LOCUST GROVE ADD LOTS3 & 4 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOCUST GROVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
708 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Scott County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9247 114TH ST, BLUE GRASS, IA 52726-4701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261958 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 708 5TH ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7711 |
| Document Number | 2026001958 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-001958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9247 114TH ST, BLUE GRASS, IA 52726-4701 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 708 5TH ST, BUFFALO, IA 52728-7711 |
| Document Number | 2024009822 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-009822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4309 W HIGH ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52804-1092 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 708 5th St was $604.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Davenport Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $604.00 | $41,200 (-) Land $28,800 Building $12,400 | $41,200 (-) Land $28,800 Building $12,400 |
| 2025 | $604.00 (-79.99%) | $41,200 Land $28,800 Building $12,400 | $41,200 Land $28,800 Building $12,400 |
| 2024 | $3,018.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192,700 Land $28,800 Building $163,900 | $192,700 Land $28,800 Building $163,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,602.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 41 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 708 5th St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY serves 1,176 people · EPA ID IA8218050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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