143 Cherokee Rd, Melrose, IA 52569 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 143 Cherokee Rd, Melrose, IA 52569

Property Summary

Property Type	Mobile Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 560 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$20,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$370 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale Jun 2007 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`040F01400143`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`040F01400143`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Building Area	560 sqft Living Area
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Mobile Home
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Deck Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	143 CHEROKEE RD
City	MELROSE
State	IA
Zip	52569-8633
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home
Legal Description	INDIANRIDGE LT 106
Legal Subdivision	INDIANRIDGE
Legal Lot Number	143
Jurisdiction	WAYNE IA
Township / Civil Division	WRIGHT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	70100

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 61, MARTENSDALE, IA 50160-0061
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 25, 2007	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021655
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE IA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2021
Property Address	143 CHEROKEE RD, MELROSE, IA 52569-8633
Document Number	0020210655
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-0655
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$31.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1701 N INTERNATIONAL BLVD, WESLACO, TX 78599-9018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 61, MARTENSDALE, IA 50160-0061
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

June 2007: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE IA
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2007
Property Address	143 CHEROKEE RD, MELROSE, IA 52569-8633
Document Number	00060/0829
Book / Page	060 / 0829
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2007
Instrument	07-1291
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$18.40
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 23RD ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-6225
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Wayne County
Unified School District	Wayne Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$370.00	$30,550 (-) Land $13,070 Building $17,480	$30,550 (-) Land $13,070 Building $17,480
2025	$370.00 (+8.82%)	$30,550 (+27.13%) Land $13,070 Building $17,480
2024	$340.00 (-0.58%)
2023		$24,030 (+9.88%) Land $9,510 Building $14,520	$30,550 (+39.69%) Land $13,070 Building $17,480
2022	$342.00	$21,870 Land $9,510 Building $12,360
2021			$21,870 Land $9,510 Building $12,360

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	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

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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