Mills County property record for 97 Main St, Malvern, IA 51551
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Re-recorded Document May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 085420000000000 |
| Primary APN | 085420000000000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,835 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 97 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51551-4123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 10' LOT 2 LOT 3 BLK 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF MALVERN |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALVERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4066 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
97 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Mills County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Re-recorded Document AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES INC, AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES |
| May 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BEAZER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| May 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 28, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MALVERN NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261266 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2026 / 1266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02019/2348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 0000001442 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 1442 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261442 |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES INC, AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 0000001266 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 1266 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES INC, AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35,390.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 0000001267, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261267 |
| Name | BEAZER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 02026/1266 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 1266 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES INC, AMBASSADOR TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35,390.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 0000001267, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261267 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00396/0072 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Book Page | 0396/0072 |
| Instrument | 2008 0566 |
| Name | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63166 |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 02020/3744 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 3744 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-3744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | MIDWESTERN TITLE, MIDWEST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $252.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0020203745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-3745 |
| Name | ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLS IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 97 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA 51551-4123 |
| Document Number | 02019/2348 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 2348 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 W BROADWAY STE 100, 100, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-0831 |
| Document Number | 0000002349 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2349 |
| Name | MALVERN NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Main St was $2,872.
Source: Mills County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mills County |
| Municipality | Malvern City |
| Unified School District | East Mills Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,872.00 | $196,382 Land $13,720 Building $182,662 | $196,382 Land $13,720 Building $182,662 |
| 2024 | $2,872.00 | ||
| 2023 | $173,162 (+36.32%) Land $3,430 Building $169,732 | $173,162 Land $3,430 Building $169,732 | |
| 2022 | $2,562.00 | $127,029 Land $3,430 Building $123,599 | |
| 2021 | $127,029 Land $3,430 Building $123,599 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 97 Main St is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | MALVERN WATER SUPPLY serves 1,046 people · EPA ID IA6545020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BTC Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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