Wayne County property record for 139 Cherokee Rd, Melrose, IA 52569
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040F01400139 |
| Primary APN | 040F01400139 |
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| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
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| Street Address | 139 CHEROKEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52569-8633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | INDIANRIDGE LT 102 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIANRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WRIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
139 Cherokee Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11425 N BRISTOL AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64156-7826 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026681 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 139 CHEROKEE RD, MELROSE, IA 52569-8633 |
| Document Number | 0000000681 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,535.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 11425 N BRISTOL AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64156-7826 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Cherokee Rd was $106.
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 | $106.00 | $8,840 (-) Land $8,840 | $8,840 Land $8,840 |
| 2025 | $106.00 (-14.52%) | $8,840 Land $8,840 | |
| 2024 | $124.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,180 (-) Land $9,180 | $8,840 Land $8,840 | |
| 2022 | $144.00 | $9,180 Land $9,180 | |
| 2021 | $9,180 Land $9,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Cherokee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 139 Cherokee Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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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