709 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627 Property Records

Lee County property record for 709 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$190,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,500 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-47-15-03-176-0160`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-47-15-03-176-0160`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,184 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,092 sqft
Basement Area	1,092 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,092 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	709 AVENUE E
City	FORT MADISON
State	IA
Zip	52627-4807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	#669 709 AVE E LOT 708
Legal Subdivision	CITY FORT MADISON
Legal Lot Number	708
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Township / Civil Division	MADISON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3033
Census Tract	491100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Park-to-Park Residential Historic District listed 2014 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 14001069

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

709 Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Lee 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	709 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 27, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK
Sep 27, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20242390
Deed Book / Page	2024 / 2390
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Property Address	709 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02023/4357
Date	Nov 27, 2023
Book Page	2023/4357
Instrument	2023 4357

Lender

Name	PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	72 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2029

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE IA
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2017
Property Address	709 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4807
Document Number	02017/4138
Book / Page	2017 / 4138
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2017
Instrument	2017 4138
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	709 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-4807

Mortgage

Document Number	02017/4139
Date	Sep 27, 2017
Book Page	2017/4139
Instrument	2017 4139

Lender

Name	PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	FORT MADISON, IA 52627

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	63 Months
Due	Nov 30, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Ave E was $3,500.

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Lee County
Municipality	Fort Madison City
Unified School District	Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,500.00	$194,660 (+1.09%) Land $15,150 Building $179,510	$194,660 (+1.09%) Land $15,150 Building $179,510
2025	$3,500.00 (-8.33%)	$192,560 Land $15,150 Building $177,410	$192,560 Land $15,150 Building $177,410
2024	$3,818.00
2023		$189,760 Land $15,150 Building $174,610	$189,760 Land $15,150 Building $174,610
2022	$3,524.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 709 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 2020 · 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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1980–2008)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 709 Ave E is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS serves 11,087 people · EPA ID IA5625062
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
ImOn Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Danville Mutual Telephone Company, LISCOFIBER, T-Mobile.

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