Cherokee County property record for 305 Ridgeway Dr, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,430 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504255003 |
| Primary APN | 0504255003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 596 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Patio Area | 524 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7173 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N1/2 LOT 14 & ALL LOT 15 BLK 1 LEAVITTS ADD 4861 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEAVITTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3083 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
305 Ridgeway Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 RIDGEVIEW DR, MARCUS, IA 51035 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit STATE SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 13, 2014 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 270 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 02021/2573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR, MARCUS, IA 51035-7173 |
| Document Number | 02021/2573 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 2573 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 2573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR, MARCUS, IA 51035-7173 |
| Document Number | 0020212574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 2574 |
| Name | STATE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR, MARCUS, IA 51035-7173 |
| Document Number | 2021/2191 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 2191 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 2191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR, MARCUS, IA 51035-7173 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Property Address | 305 RIDGEWAY DR, MARCUS, IA 51035-7173 |
| Document Number | 002014/270 |
| Book / Page | 2014 / 270 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Instrument | 2014 0270 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 173, MARCUS, IA 51035-0173 |
| Document Number | 0020140271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Instrument | 2014 0271 |
| Name | AMERICAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Ridgeway Dr was $2,430, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Marcus City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,430.00 (+6.11%) | $181,340 (-) Land $15,000 Building $166,340 | $181,340 (-) Land $15,000 Building $166,340 |
| 2025 | $2,290.00 | $181,340 Land $15,000 Building $166,340 | $181,340 Land $15,000 Building $166,340 |
| 2024 | $2,290.00 | ||
| 2023 | $162,640 (+30.7%) Land $15,000 Building $147,640 | $162,640 Land $15,000 Building $147,640 | |
| 2022 | $2,032.00 | $124,440 Land $15,000 Building $109,440 | |
| 2021 | $124,440 Land $15,000 Building $109,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Ridgeway Dr 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 305 Ridgeway Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | MARCUS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,079 people · EPA ID IA1838032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Westel Systems Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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