Howard County property record for 7997 River Rd, Chester, IA 52134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 8.07 acres (351,529 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030070341010000 |
| Primary APN | 030070341010000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 429 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 741 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 351,529 sqft (8.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Granary | 1,151 sqft |
| Lean-To | 525 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,352 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7997 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52134-8519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 SUBD OF E 1/2SE |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 100 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
7997 River Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7997 RIVER RD, CHESTER, IA 52134-8519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7997 RIVER RD, CHESTER, IA 52134-8519 |
| Document Number | 02022/1386 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 1386 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7997 RIVER RD, CHESTER, IA 52134-8519 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7997 River Rd was $1,482 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,482.00 | $125,240 (-) Land $35,050 Building $90,190 | $125,240 (-) Land $35,050 Building $90,190 |
| 2025 | $1,482.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,240 Land $35,050 Building $90,190 | $125,240 Land $35,050 Building $90,190 |
| 2024 | $1,432.00 | ||
| 2023 | $115,180 (+26.52%) Land $35,050 Building $80,130 | $115,180 Land $35,050 Building $80,130 | |
| 2022 | $1,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,040 Land $25,610 Building $65,430 | |
| 2021 | $91,040 Land $25,610 Building $65,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7997 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 7997 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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