Plymouth County property record for 221 5th St, Merrill, IA 51038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,196 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-10-230-022 |
| Primary APN | 18-10-230-022 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,027 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,027 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,440 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 195 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 221 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51038-7765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 195' E 192' LOT 2 JOHNSON FROST MERRILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4072 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
221 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 5TH ST, 138, MERRILL, IA 51038-7765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Property Address | 221 5TH ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7765 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02022/1124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/1124 |
| Instrument | 2022 1124 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 221 5th St was $2,196 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Merrill City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,196.00 | $195,720 (-) Land $40,690 Building $155,030 | $195,720 (-) Land $40,690 Building $155,030 |
| 2025 | $195,720 Land $40,690 Building $155,030 | $195,720 Land $40,690 Building $155,030 | |
| 2024 | $2,112.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,780 Land $25,560 Building $198,220 | $223,780 Land $25,560 Building $198,220 | |
| 2022 | $2,196.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 221 5th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | MERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 717 people · EPA ID IA7548072 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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, 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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