Clarke County property record for 903 Colfax St, Murray, IA 50174
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.953 acres (41,513 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02225 |
| Primary APN | 02225 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,513 sqft (0.953 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 814 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 903 COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURRAY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50174-1044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAYTON'S ADDITIONLOTS 9 & 10 & W 1/2 OF N/S ALLEY ADJ TO |
| Legal Subdivision | MUR-LAYTON'S ADDTN |
| Legal Phase | M |
| Legal Lot Number | M |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
903 Colfax St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Clarke County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 903 COLFAX ST, MURRAY, IA 50174-1044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 903 Colfax St was $2,842 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.2% from the year before.
Source: Clarke County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clarke County |
| Municipality | Murray City |
| Unified School District | Murray Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $159,490 (-) Land $17,500 Building $141,990 | $159,490 (-) Land $17,500 Building $141,990 | |
| 2025 | $2,842.00 (+15.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,490 Land $17,500 Building $141,990 | $159,490 Land $17,500 Building $141,990 |
| 2024 | $2,466.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,070 (+13.37%) Land $13,870 Building $114,200 | $128,070 Land $13,870 Building $114,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,442.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,970 Land $9,870 Building $103,100 | |
| 2021 | $112,970 Land $9,870 Building $103,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 903 Colfax St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 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 903 Colfax St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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