Cherokee County property record for 203 E 3rd St, Meriden, IA 51037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $670 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0612387003 |
| Primary APN | 0612387003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51037-7703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 & 7 BLK 8 HAZARD ADD 5052 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAZARD ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHERIDAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| Census Tract | 80300 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 46, MERIDEN, IA 51037-0046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 02024/1275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Meriden City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $670.00 (+8.41%) | $51,810 (-) Land $10,300 Building $41,510 | $51,810 (-) Land $10,300 Building $41,510 |
| 2025 | $618.00 | $51,810 (+18.48%) Land $10,300 Building $41,510 | $51,810 (+18.48%) Land $10,300 Building $41,510 |
| 2024 | $618.00 (+6.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $43,730 (+30.58%) Land $10,300 Building $33,430 | $43,730 (+30.58%) Land $10,300 Building $33,430 | |
| 2022 | $578.00 | $33,490 Land $10,300 Building $23,190 | |
| 2021 | $33,490 Land $10,300 Building $23,190 |
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 December 1, 2021
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | MERIDEN MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 161 people · EPA ID IA1849071 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CHEROKEE RWS- MILL CREEK SUBSYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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