Appanoose County property record for 196 Lakeview Dr, Melrose, IA 52569
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,248 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120172002580000 |
| Primary APN | 120172002580000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 LAKEVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52569-7712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 6 WIND-N- WAVES EST 2ND DEV SUB DIV OF W 1/2 NW FRAC QTR |
| Legal Subdivision | WIND-N-WAVES EST 2ND |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | APPANOOSE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
196 Lakeview Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Appanoose County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6310 FISHER REEF DR, BEACH CITY, TX 77523-8701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Lakeview Dr was $2,248, up 16% from the year before.
Source: Appanoose County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose County |
| Unified School District | Moravia Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,248.00 (+16%) | $229,620 (-) Land $21,530 Building $208,090 | $229,620 (-) Land $21,530 Building $208,090 |
| 2025 | $1,938.00 | $229,620 Land $21,530 Building $208,090 | $229,620 Land $21,530 Building $208,090 |
| 2024 | $1,938.00 | ||
| 2023 | $187,730 (+25.35%) Land $18,460 Building $169,270 | $187,730 Land $18,460 Building $169,270 | |
| 2022 | $1,914.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,760 Land $15,380 Building $134,380 | |
| 2021 | $149,760 Land $15,380 Building $134,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Lakeview Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 risk around 196 Lakeview Dr is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 88% 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.
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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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