Cherokee County property record for 242 E Main St, Cherokee, IA 51012
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,202 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0727480013 |
| Primary APN | 0727480013 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 2,404 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51012-2044 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 & 23 BLK 36 3RD ADD TO NEW CHER 6650 |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 92 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,23 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 80101 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 W ELM ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-1806 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 2277 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 2277 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Cherokee City |
| Unified School District | Cherokee Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,430 (+5.42%) Land $13,000 Building $20,430 | $33,430 (+5.42%) Land $13,000 Building $20,430 | |
| 2024 | $526.00 (-1.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $31,710 (+13.7%) Land $13,000 Building $18,710 | $31,710 (+13.7%) Land $13,000 Building $18,710 | |
| 2022 | $532.00 | $27,890 Land $13,000 Building $14,890 | |
| 2021 | $27,890 Land $13,000 Building $14,890 |
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 December 1, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2013–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM private · serves 3,315 people · EPA ID IA1811001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 |
| Lead | 2 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 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association, Verizon.
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