Marion County property record for 202 Border St, Melcher, IA 50163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0275200000 |
| Primary APN | 0275200000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 202 BORDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELCHER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50163-7767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG BLK 14 LT 13,14 |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 74 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF MELCHER |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
Source: Marion County records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 454, MELCHER, IA 50163-0454 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 07-5476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2007 / 5476 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Marion County |
| Municipality | Melcher-Dallas City |
| Unified School District | Melcher-Dallas Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,280 (+28.14%) Land $14,000 Building $151,280 | $165,280 (+28.14%) Land $14,000 Building $151,280 | |
| 2024 | $1,816.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,980 (+24.79%) Land $14,000 Building $114,980 | $128,980 (+24.79%) Land $14,000 Building $114,980 | |
| 2022 | $1,816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,360 Land $12,720 Building $90,640 | |
| 2021 | $103,360 Land $12,720 Building $90,640 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | MELCHER-DALLAS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,213 people · EPA ID IA6300099 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | MARION CO. RURAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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