Cherokee County property record for 116 S Beech St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,064 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504230020 |
| Primary APN | 0504230020 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 461 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 325 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 136 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 123 sqft |
| Patio Area | 735 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 116 S BEECH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N110' OF E1/2 LOT 3 BLK 2 FENTON ADD 4776 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3080 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
116 S Beech St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 S BEECH ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2019/0904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 116 S BEECH ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7767 |
| Document Number | 2019/0904 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 0904 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 0904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | PO BOX 503, MARCUS, IA 51035-0503 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 116 S Beech St was $3,064 with exemptions applied, up 7.1% from the year before.
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 | $3,064.00 (+7.13%) | $254,210 (-) Land $21,560 Building $232,650 | $254,210 (-) Land $21,560 Building $232,650 |
| 2025 | $2,860.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $254,210 Land $21,560 Building $232,650 | $254,210 Land $21,560 Building $232,650 |
| 2024 | $2,860.00 | ||
| 2023 | $226,930 (+29.79%) Land $21,560 Building $205,370 | $226,930 Land $21,560 Building $205,370 | |
| 2022 | $2,710.00 Homeowner's exemption | $174,850 Land $21,560 Building $153,290 | |
| 2021 | $174,850 Land $21,560 Building $153,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 116 S Beech 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 116 S Beech 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 198 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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