Jefferson County property record for 905 E Monroe Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-36-227-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-36-227-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,200 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 905 E MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52556-3749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNOWLES LTS 7 & 8 & S 1/2 ALLEY N OF LTS 7 & 8 & ALLEY W LT 7 (EX NW 8.25X 8.25) |
| Legal Subdivision | J M KNOWLES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 90400 |
905 E Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 E MONROE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 905 E MONROE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020230817 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0817 |
| Name | COMMUNITY 1ST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Property Address | 905 E MONROE AVE, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-3749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20202692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-2692 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 905 E Monroe Ave was $4,566 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Fairfield City |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,566.00 (+4.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $286,600 Land $44,600 Building $242,000 | $286,600 Land $44,600 Building $242,000 |
| 2024 | $4,362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $241,000 (+26.64%) Land $35,700 Building $205,300 | $241,000 Land $35,700 Building $205,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,758.00 Homeowner's exemption | $190,300 Land $35,700 Building $154,600 | |
| 2021 | $190,300 Land $35,700 Building $154,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 905 E Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021
| 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 905 E Monroe Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | FAIRFIELD WATER SUPPLY serves 9,821 people · EPA ID IA5131033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LISCOFIBER Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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