Poweshiek County property record for 809 High St, Grinnell, IA 50112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,562 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,310 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0728800 |
| Primary APN | 0728800 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,781 sqft |
| Basement Area | 890 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 890 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,850 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 529 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 809 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRINNELL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50112-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRINNELL S 15' LOT 10 & ALL LOT 11 BLOCK 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRINNELL |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | GRINNELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 370400 |
809 High St is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 LADUE RDG, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63124-1449 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0863/0671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 809 High St was $3,310, down 8% from the year before.
Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Municipality | Grinnell City |
| Unified School District | Grinnell-Newburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,310.00 (-7.95%) | $216,380 Land $35,230 Building $181,150 | $216,380 Land $35,230 Building $181,150 |
| 2024 | $3,596.00 | ||
| 2023 | $216,070 (+13%) Land $28,620 Building $187,450 | $216,070 Land $28,620 Building $187,450 | |
| 2022 | $3,616.00 (+0.89%) | $191,220 Land $23,340 Building $167,880 | |
| 2021 | $3,584.00 | $191,220 Land $23,340 Building $167,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 809 High St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | GRINNELL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,564 people · EPA ID IA7930008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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