Cherokee County property record for 242 E Willow St, Cherokee, IA 51012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $890 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0727479023 |
| Primary APN | 0727479023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,180 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,070 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 E WILLOW ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51012-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E96.5' LOT 6 REPLAT OF LOT 1 & 2 BLK 35 CO'S 3RD ADD 6622 |
| Legal Subdivision | COS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 80101 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of December 23, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E WILLOW ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 02024/1560 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 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 | $890.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,900 (+14.25%) Land $6,580 Building $66,320 | $72,900 (+14.25%) Land $6,580 Building $66,320 |
| 2024 | $890.00 (+21.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $63,810 (+34.56%) Land $6,580 Building $57,230 | $63,810 (+34.56%) Land $6,580 Building $57,230 | |
| 2022 | $734.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,420 Land $5,480 Building $41,940 | |
| 2021 | $47,420 Land $5,480 Building $41,940 |
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 X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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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