Cherokee County property record for 305 Sequoia Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,513 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,078 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0734430002 |
| Primary APN | 0734430002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,513 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 SEQUOIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51012-2163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 & W PT LT 8 BEGIN SW CORNER NE14.6 N124.2 W24.9 SE121.6 TO POB BLK 3 PARKVIEW 2ND ADD 8314 |
| Legal Range | 40W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 80101 |
305 Sequoia Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1747 490TH ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-7246 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151340 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 1340 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015/1340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Sequoia Dr was $2,078.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,078.00 | $140,150 (-) Land $22,720 Building $117,430 | $140,150 (-) Land $22,720 Building $117,430 |
| 2025 | $140,150 Land $22,720 Building $117,430 | $140,150 Land $22,720 Building $117,430 | |
| 2024 | $2,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,630 (+37.61%) Land $22,720 Building $101,910 | $124,630 Land $22,720 Building $101,910 | |
| 2022 | $1,726.00 | $90,570 Land $18,170 Building $72,400 | |
| 2021 | $90,570 Land $18,170 Building $72,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Sequoia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 305 Sequoia Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association, Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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