720 3rd Ave SW, Britt, IA 50423 Property Records

Hancock County property record for 720 3rd Ave SW, Britt, IA 50423

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,397 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$92,500 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$4,460 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Apr 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2224030050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2224030050

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,397 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,600 sqft
Basement Area1,288 sqft
Finished Basement750 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area916 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 3RD AVE SW
CityBRITT
StateIA
Zip50423-1417
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBIRD'S SUBDIV LOT 5 BLK 3
Legal SubdivisionBIRD'S ADDITION
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionHANCOCK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBRITT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2097
Census Tract270300

Owner

Source: Hancock County records, as of September 1, 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage
FIRST STATE BANK
Apr 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST STATE BANK
Jun 8, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818-1053
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHANCOCK IA
Property Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 1, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417

Mortgage

Document Number0000251542
DateSep 11, 2025
Instrument25-1542
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressBRITT, IA 50423
Agreement
TypeClosed-End Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term62 Months
DueNov 1, 2030

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHANCOCK IA
Property Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000220819
DateApr 14, 2022
Instrument22-0819
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHANCOCK IA
Recording DateJun 8, 2018
Property Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417
Document Number00000181053
Instrument DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument0000018-1053
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address720 3RD AVE SW, BRITT, IA 50423-1417

Mortgage

Document Number00000181054
DateJun 8, 2018
Instrument0000018-1054
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term55 Months
DueJan 1, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyHancock County
MunicipalityBritt City
Unified School DistrictWest Hancock Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,460.00 (+3.67%) Homeowner's exemption$297,190 (+10.32%) Land $20,030 Building $277,160$297,190 (+10.32%) Land $20,030 Building $277,160
2024$4,302.00 (-11.3%)
2023$269,390 (-) Land $14,020 Building $255,370$269,390 (-) Land $14,020 Building $255,370
2022$4,850.00 Homeowner's exemption$269,390 Land $14,020 Building $255,370
2021$269,390 Land $14,020 Building $255,370

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemBRITT WATER WORKS
serves 2,064 people · EPA ID IA4103045
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Comm 1 Connects
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 500
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Northwest Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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