Cherokee County property record for 304 Beech St, Aurelia, IA 51005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,636 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1210278004 |
| Primary APN | 1210278004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 551 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Deck Area | 76 sqft |
| Patio Area | 211 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 304 BEECH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURELIA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51005-7780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK 1 DICK'S ADD 3857 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 91N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | DICK'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITCHER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2059 |
| Census Tract | 80400 |
304 Beech St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 BEECH ST, AURELIA, IA 51005-7780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 1685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 304 BEECH ST, AURELIA, IA 51005-7780 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02022/2027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/2027 |
| Instrument | 2022 2027 |
| Name | NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHEROKEE, IA 51012 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 304 BEECH ST, AURELIA, IA 51005-7780 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017/1661 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/1661 |
| Instrument | 2017 1661 |
| Name | NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHEROKEE, IA 51012 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 4, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 Beech St was $1,636 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Aurelia City |
| Unified School District | Alta-Aurelia Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,636.00 (+1.11%) | $139,780 (-) Land $7,350 Building $132,430 | $139,780 (-) Land $7,350 Building $132,430 |
| 2025 | $1,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,780 Land $7,350 Building $132,430 | $139,780 Land $7,350 Building $132,430 |
| 2024 | $1,618.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,410 (+41.6%) Land $7,350 Building $122,060 | $129,410 Land $7,350 Building $122,060 | |
| 2022 | $1,204.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,390 Land $7,350 Building $84,040 | |
| 2021 | $91,390 Land $7,350 Building $84,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 Beech St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 1, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 304 Beech 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | AURELIA WATER SUPPLY serves 968 people · EPA ID IA1803079 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nuvera Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.
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