Cherokee County property record for 203 E Highland Dr, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,998 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504253001 |
| Primary APN | 0504253001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 162 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,300 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 604 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 169 sqft |
| Deck Area | 318 sqft |
| Patio Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 E HIGHLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7781 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 & W25' LOT 2 BLK 2 LEAVITTS 3RD ADD 4880 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEAVITTS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3084 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 0504253001
Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5, MARCUS, IA 51035-0005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241429 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02014/1095 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated October 7, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Marcus City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,998.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,110 (+9.52%) Land $21,960 Building $211,150 | $233,110 (+9.52%) Land $21,960 Building $211,150 |
| 2024 | $2,998.00 (+13.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $212,850 (+25.07%) Land $21,960 Building $190,890 | $212,850 (+25.07%) Land $21,960 Building $190,890 | |
| 2022 | $2,634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $170,190 Land $21,960 Building $148,230 | |
| 2021 | $170,190 Land $21,960 Building $148,230 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cherokee County (19035C), updated December 1, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 198 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Iowa Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MARCUS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,079 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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