301 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 301 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$233,500 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$2,506 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2022 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-11-110-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-11-110-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,564 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area624 sqft
Basement Area624 sqft
Unfinished Basement624 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address301 3RD ST
CityMERRILL
StateIA
Zip51038-7705
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 BLK 12 FROSTS 1ST ADD MERRILL
Legal SubdivisionFROSTS ADDITION
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionPLYMOUTH
Census Block Group4
Census Block4046
Census Tract970600

Owner

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 29, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRIMEBANK
Dec 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PEOPLES BANK
Dec 16, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024634
Deed Book / Page2024 / 634
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateFeb 29, 2024
Property Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705
Document Number002024/634
Book / Page2024 / 634
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2024
Instrument2024 634
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$372.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705

Mortgage

Document Number0002024635
DateFeb 29, 2024
Instrument2024 635
Lender
NamePRIMEBANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Property Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02022/5117
DateDec 21, 2022
Book Page2022/5117
Instrument2022 5117
Lender
NamePEOPLES BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 15, 2023

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateDec 16, 2022
Property Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705
Document Number02022/5059
Book / Page2022 / 5059
Instrument DateDec 14, 2022
Instrument2022 5059
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$87.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address301 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7705

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
MunicipalityMerrill City
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,506.00 (+96.7%)$211,620 (-) Land $13,770 Building $197,850$211,620 (-) Land $13,770 Building $197,850
2025$211,620 (+93.17%) Land $13,770 Building $197,850$211,620 (+93.17%) Land $13,770 Building $197,850
2024$1,274.00 (+11.56%)
2023$109,550 Land $8,030 Building $101,520$109,550 Land $8,030 Building $101,520
2022$1,142.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2025)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemMERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
serves 717 people · EPA ID IA7548072
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber · Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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