Wayne County property record for 137 Cherokee Rd, Melrose, IA 52569
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $372 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040F01400137 |
| Primary APN | 040F01400137 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 137 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52569-8633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | INDIANRIDGE LT 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIANRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WRIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1009 N COURT ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wayne County |
| Unified School District | Wayne Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $372.00 | $30,810 (-) Land $12,620 Building $18,190 | $30,810 (-) Land $12,620 Building $18,190 |
| 2025 | $372.00 (+5.08%) | $30,810 (+18%) Land $12,620 Building $18,190 | |
| 2024 | $354.00 (+6.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $26,110 (+22.76%) Land $9,180 Building $16,930 | $30,810 (+44.85%) Land $12,620 Building $18,190 | |
| 2022 | $332.00 | $21,270 Land $9,180 Building $12,090 | |
| 2021 | $21,270 Land $9,180 Building $12,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN) private · serves 33,000 people · EPA ID IA0400900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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