Appanoose County property record for 839 S 12th St, Centerville, IA 52544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,268 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Construction Loan Sep 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340011031130000 |
| Primary APN | 340011031130000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 839 S 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CENTERVILLE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52544-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LANES 3RD W 1/2 LOT 10 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANES 3RD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | APPANOOSE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
839 S 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Appanoose County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage SOUTH OTTUMWA SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 1345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | APPANOOSE IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000002073 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 2073 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000002073, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2026/2073 |
| Instrument | 20262073 |
| Name | SOUTH OTTUMWA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2027 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | APPANOOSE IA |
| Property Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000001786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000001786 |
| Instrument | 000000001786 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 352 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | APPANOOSE IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Document Number | 02017/0549 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 0549 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 839 S 12TH ST, CENTERVILLE, IA 52544-2516 |
| Document Number | 02017/0550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/0550 |
| Instrument | 2017 0550 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OTTUMWA, IA 52501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 839 S 12th St was $3,268, down 16.4% from the year before.
Source: Appanoose County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose County |
| Municipality | Centerville City |
| Unified School District | Centerville Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,268.00 (-16.38%) | $210,480 (-) Land $7,700 Building $202,780 | $210,480 (-) Land $7,700 Building $202,780 |
| 2025 | $3,908.00 | $210,480 Land $7,700 Building $202,780 | $210,480 Land $7,700 Building $202,780 |
| 2024 | $3,908.00 | ||
| 2023 | $183,330 (+19.25%) Land $7,700 Building $175,630 | $183,330 Land $7,700 Building $175,630 | |
| 2022 | $3,494.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,730 Land $5,780 Building $147,950 | |
| 2021 | $153,730 Land $5,780 Building $147,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 S 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2018
| 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 839 S 12th St 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 67% of the US · above 58% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CENTERVILLE MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 5,344 people · EPA ID IA0407008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 425 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures