Cherokee County property record for 101 N Ames St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.579 acres (25,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,180 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0134353004 |
| Primary APN | 0134353004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,200 sqft (0.579 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 101 N AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4,5,& 6 BLK 1 BARNES ADD 4709 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 93N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARNES ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARCUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3094 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
101 N Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 101 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7826 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7826 |
| Document Number | 002023/658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023/658 |
| Instrument | 2023 0658 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARCUS, IA 51035 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 101 N Ames St was $3,180 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Marcus City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,180.00 | $237,290 (-) Land $23,810 Building $213,480 | $237,290 (-) Land $23,810 Building $213,480 |
| 2025 | $3,180.00 (+14.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,290 Land $23,810 Building $213,480 | $237,290 Land $23,810 Building $213,480 |
| 2024 | $2,768.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,790 (+43.65%) Land $21,170 Building $168,620 | $189,790 Land $21,170 Building $168,620 | |
| 2022 | $2,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,120 Land $21,170 Building $110,950 | |
| 2021 | $132,120 Land $21,170 Building $110,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 N Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 1, 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 101 N Ames St is low, with less than 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 | Under 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 | MARCUS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,079 people · EPA ID IA1838032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Westel Systems Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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