Benton County property record for 921 E 4th St, Vinton, IA 52349
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,256 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24081675 |
| Primary APN | 24081675 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,256 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 921 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | VINTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52349-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SELLS ADD LOT 12 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SELLS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VINTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
921 E 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 E 4TH ST, VINTON, IA 52349-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Property Address | 921 E 4TH ST, VINTON, IA 52349-2314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000230136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23-0136 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2028 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 921 E 4TH ST, VINTON, IA 52349-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000240789 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0789 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 921 E 4TH ST, VINTON, IA 52349-2314 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 921 E 4th St was $1,886 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Vinton City |
| Unified School District | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,886.00 | $126,200 (-) Land $15,800 Building $110,400 | $126,200 (-) Land $15,800 Building $110,400 |
| 2025 | $126,200 Land $15,800 Building $110,400 | $126,200 Land $15,800 Building $110,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,778.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,500 (+18.6%) Land $15,100 Building $98,400 | $113,500 Land $15,100 Building $98,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,796.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,700 Land $12,100 Building $83,600 | |
| 2021 | $95,700 Land $12,100 Building $83,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 921 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1993–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · 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 921 E 4th St 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 | Indirect within 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 | VINTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT serves 4,938 people · EPA ID IA0688053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vinton Municipal Communications Utility Fiber · not low latency | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, USA Communications.
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