Osceola County property record for 237 Main St, Melvin, IA 51350
| Property Type | Light Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,880 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300011304000 |
| Primary APN | 300011304000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,880 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,750 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 3 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51350-1010 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Light Industrial |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 THRU 8 BLK 13 ORIGINAL |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN NOW CITY OF MELVIN |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-8 |
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1114 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
237 Main St, an industrial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Osceola County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 356 CENTER ST, MELVIN, IA 51350-7718 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit IOWA STATE BANK |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MELVIN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Property Address | 237 MAIN ST, MELVIN, IA 51350-1010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02022/1381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/1381 |
| Instrument | 20221381 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Property Address | 237 MAIN ST, MELVIN, IA 51350-1010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000001223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000001223 |
| Instrument | 20181223 |
| Name | MELVIN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 50 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Main St was $869, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Osceola County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Osceola County |
| Municipality | Melvin City |
| Unified School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $869.00 (+0.58%) | $68,750 Land $6,130 Building $62,620 | $68,750 Land $6,130 Building $62,620 |
| 2024 | $864.00 | ||
| 2023 | $62,880 Land $8,860 Building $54,020 | $62,880 Land $8,860 Building $54,020 | |
| 2022 | $826.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 2021 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
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 237 Main St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MELVIN WATERWORKS serves 202 people · EPA ID IA7234069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from OSCEOLA RURAL WATER SYSTEM-NORTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Premier Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 100 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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