118 Merryhill Ln, Ely, IA 52227 Property Records

Linn County property record for 118 Merryhill Ln, Ely, IA 52227

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	1.55 acres (67,518 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$24,500 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill	$132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Transfer Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`18303-51001-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18303-51001-00000`

Exterior

Lot Area	67,518 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	118 MERRYHILL LN
City	ELY
State	IA
Zip	52227-9612
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ICELAND 1ST LOT 3
Legal Range	6W
Legal Township	82N
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	ICELAND 1ST
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Township / Civil Division	PUTNAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	10700

Owner

Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	116 MERRYHILL LN, ELY, IA 52227-9612
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 7, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Apr 7, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003200400026014
Deed Book / Page	5403 / 2
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	118 MERRYHILL LN, ELY, IA 52227-9612
Document Number	0098030257
Book / Page	009803 / 000257
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 12, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1900 STATE ST ELY IA 522279773, ELY, IA 52227-9773

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	118 MERRYHILL LN, ELY, IA 52227-9612
Document Number	0098030260
Book / Page	009803 / 000260
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 12, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$67.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	116 MERRYHILL LN ELY IA 522279612, ELY, IA 52227-9612

Mortgage

Document Number	98030263
Date	Apr 7, 2017
Book Page	009803/000263

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 6, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Linn County
Municipality	Ely City
Unified School District	College Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$7,800 (-) Land $7,800	$7,800 (-) Land $7,800
2025	$132.00	$7,800 (-) Land $7,800	$7,800 (-) Land $7,800
2024	$132.00 (-12%)
2023		$7,800 (-) Land $7,800	$7,800 (-) Land $7,800
2022	$150.00 (+1.35%)	$7,800 Land $7,800
2021	$148.00		$7,800 Land $7,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	Yes
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1990–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2016 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1993 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 46% of the US · above 79% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ELY WATER SUPPLY serves 2,328 people · EPA ID IA5728018
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber	10,000 / 10,000

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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