908 Townsend Ave, Wapello, IA 52653 Property Records

Louisa County property record for 908 Townsend Ave, Wapello, IA 52653

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.215 acres (9,360 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$1,250 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Sale
Jun 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-27-303-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-27-303-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,107 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area672 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area302 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
Unfinished Basement672 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area9,360 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions78 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area108 sqft
Deck Area306 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address908 TOWNSEND AVE
CityWAPELLO
StateIA
Zip52653-1240
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTOWNS ADD S1/2 L2-3 BLK4
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSENDS ADDITION
Legal Block4
JurisdictionLOUISA IA
Township / Civil DivisionWAPELLO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4057
Census Tract450300

Owner

Source: Louisa County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address908 TOWNSEND AVE, WAPELLO, IA 52653-1240
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 13, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 13, 2018Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Line of Credit
TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 6, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202534
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOUISA IA
Recording DateJun 13, 2018
Property Address908 TOWNSEND AVE, WAPELLO, IA 52653-1240
Document Number0020180834
Map ReferenceMB 2008 PG 128
Instrument DateJun 11, 2018
Instrument2018-0834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address908 TOWNSEND AVE, WAPELLO, IA 52653-1240

June 2018: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionLOUISA IA
Recording DateJun 13, 2018
Property Address908 TOWNSEND AVE, WAPELLO, IA 52653-1240
Document Number0020180835
Instrument DateMay 1, 2018
Instrument2018-0835
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$79.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address518 SPRUCE DR, WAPELLO, IA 52653-1402
Mail Care OfBRIAN SHAFER

Mortgage

Document Number0020180836
DateJun 13, 2018
Instrument2018-0836
Lender
NameTWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Louisa County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLouisa County
MunicipalityWapello City
Unified School DistrictWapello Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,250.00$88,670 (-) Land $19,660 Building $69,010$88,670 (-) Land $19,660 Building $69,010
2025$1,250.00 (+0.32%) Homeowner's exemption$88,670 (+6.84%) Land $19,660 Building $69,010$88,670 (+6.84%) Land $19,660 Building $69,010
2024$1,246.00 (+1.14%)
2023$82,990 Land $19,660 Building $63,330$82,990 Land $19,660 Building $63,330
2022$1,232.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
serves 1,977 people · EPA ID IA5879063
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Louisa Communications
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20
Windstream
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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