Polk County property record for 9800 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (458,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,750 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 241/00348-603-000 |
| Primary APN | 241/00348-603-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 458,025 sqft (10.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 465 ft deep x 985 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Poultry House | 180 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,816 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 9800 NW 68TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNSTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50131-1827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 BETZ SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BETZ SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 11703 |
9800 NW 68th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9800 NW 68TH AVE, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000100854 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 9800 NW 68TH AVE, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1827 |
| Document Number | 202100100854 |
| Book / Page | 18768 / 751 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00100854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 9800 NW 68TH AVE, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1827 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Johnston City |
| Unified School District | Johnston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,400 Land $176,700 Building $158,700 | $335,400 Land $176,700 Building $158,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,750.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300,700 Land $157,200 Building $143,500 | $300,700 Land $157,200 Building $143,500 | |
| 2020 | $4,890.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9800 NW 68th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 9800 NW 68th 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 80% of the US · above 49% 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 | JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 24,897 people · EPA ID IA7740011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| 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 | 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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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