Wayne County property record for 142 Cherokee Rd, Melrose, IA 52569
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $104 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040F01400142 |
| Primary APN | 040F01400142 |
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| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
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| Street Address | 142 CHEROKEE RD |
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| City | MELROSE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52569-8633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | INDIANRIDGE LT 105 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIANRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WRIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026926 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 142 CHEROKEE RD, MELROSE, IA 52569-8633 |
| Document Number | 0000000926 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,999.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 106 N KENWOOD BLVD, INDIANOLA, IA 50125-2106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104.00 | $7,460 (-3.74%) Land $7,460 | |
| 2024 | $104.00 (-14.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,750 (-) Land $7,750 | $7,460 (-3.74%) Land $7,460 | |
| 2022 | $122.00 | $7,750 Land $7,750 | |
| 2021 | $7,750 Land $7,750 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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