237 3rd St, Meservey, IA 50457 Property Records

Cerro Gordo County property record for 237 3rd St, Meservey, IA 50457

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.321 acres (13,983 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$18,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$422 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`133235600500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`133235600500`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,382 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	700 sqft
Basement Area	525 sqft
Unfinished Basement	525 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	13,983 sqft (0.321 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft
Deck Area	128 sqft
Patio Area	368 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	237 3RD ST
City	MESERVEY
State	IA
Zip	50457-7707
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	L'S 1-2 BLK 9 MESERVEY
Legal Range	22W
Legal Township	94N
Legal Section	32
Legal Subdivision	MESERVEY
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	CERRO GORDO IA
Township / Civil Division	GRIMES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3101
Census Tract	951000

Owner

Source: Cerro Gordo County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 6, MESERVEY, IA 50457-0006
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 2, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK
Nov 16, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20206833
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CERRO GORDO IA
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2020
Property Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707
Document Number	0020206833
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	2020-6833
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$28.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707

Mortgage

Document Number	0020206834
Date	Oct 2, 2020
Instrument	2020-6834

Lender

Name	FIRST STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CERRO GORDO IA
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2020
Property Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707
Document Number	02020/8158
Book / Page	2020 / 8158
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	2020 8158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CERRO GORDO IA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2018
Property Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707
Document Number	02018/4518
Book / Page	2018 / 4518
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	237 3RD ST, MESERVEY, IA 50457-7707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cerro Gordo County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Cerro Gordo County
Municipality	Meservey City
Unified School District	West Fork Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$422.00 (-2.54%)	$30,430 (+15.31%) Land $6,890 Building $23,540	$30,430 (+15.31%) Land $6,890 Building $23,540
2024	$433.00 (+0.23%)
2023		$26,390 (+5.6%) Land $6,890 Building $19,500	$26,390 (+5.6%) Land $6,890 Building $19,500
2022	$432.00	$24,990 Land $6,890 Building $18,100	$24,990 Land $6,890 Building $18,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 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 Claims	2 (2008)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MESERVEY WATER SUPPLY serves 222 people · EPA ID IA1754073
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Fiber	2,000 / 1,000
Router12 Networks Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130

May also be available: Nextlink.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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