Osceola County property record for 26 2nd Ave, Melvin, IA 51350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300011709020 |
| Primary APN | 300011709020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,325 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELVIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51350-7713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N1/2 LOT 9 N1/2 W1/2 LOT 10 BLK 17 ORIGINAL |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1118 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
26 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Osceola County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 2ND AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-7713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 2ND AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-7713 |
| Document Number | 002020/929 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 929 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26 2ND AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-7713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 2nd Ave was $511, up 1% 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 | $511.00 (+0.99%) | $39,330 Land $2,490 Building $36,840 | $39,330 Land $2,490 Building $36,840 |
| 2024 | $506.00 | ||
| 2023 | $35,830 Land $2,490 Building $33,340 | $35,830 Land $2,490 Building $33,340 | |
| 2022 | $462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 2nd Ave 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 26 2nd Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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