Lee County property record for 903 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 5 ba · 7,235 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,334 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-03-152-0190 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-03-152-0190 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,786 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,786 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,786 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,500 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 314 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 903 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-2814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #654 903 AVE E LOTS 691,692 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN FORT MADISON |
| Legal Lot Number | 691,692 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Madison Downtown Commercial Historic District listed 2007 · 91 contributing resources · NRIS 07000852 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
903 Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 AVENUE E, FORT MADISON, IA 52627-2814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 903 Ave E was $8,334 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,334.00 | $457,930 (-) Land $30,300 Building $427,630 | $457,930 (-) Land $30,300 Building $427,630 |
| 2025 | $8,334.00 (+9.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $457,930 Land $30,300 Building $427,630 | $457,930 Land $30,300 Building $427,630 |
| 2024 | $7,588.00 | ||
| 2023 | $400,970 Land $30,300 Building $370,670 | $400,970 Land $30,300 Building $370,670 | |
| 2022 | $6,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 Claims | 8 (2008–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 903 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.
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 |
| 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 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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