Clarke County property record for 229 4th St, Murray, IA 50174
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,536 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02414 |
| Primary APN | 02414 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,173 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,173 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 229 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURRAY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50174-1046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL MURRAYW 1/2 LOTS 6 & 7 & 10 BLOCK 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURRAY ORIGINAL |
| Legal Phase | M |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | M |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
Source: Clarke County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 4TH ST, MURRAY, IA 50174-1046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE IA |
| Property Address | 229 4TH ST, MURRAY, IA 50174-1046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020210943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0943 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE IA |
| Property Address | 229 4TH ST, MURRAY, IA 50174-1046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20190191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0191 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Clarke County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clarke County |
| Municipality | Murray City |
| Unified School District | Murray Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,250 (-) Land $5,630 Building $85,620 | $91,250 (-) Land $5,630 Building $85,620 | |
| 2025 | $1,536.00 (+5.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,250 (+14.62%) Land $5,630 Building $85,620 | $91,250 (+14.62%) Land $5,630 Building $85,620 |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 (-4.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,610 (+7.81%) Land $4,500 Building $75,110 | $79,610 (+7.81%) Land $4,500 Building $75,110 | |
| 2022 | $1,524.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,840 Land $4,390 Building $69,450 | |
| 2021 | $73,840 Land $4,390 Building $69,450 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 80% of the US · above 49% 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 | MURRAY WATER WORKS serves 684 people · EPA ID IA2032023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SIRWA #2 (CRESTON) |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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