Cherokee County property record for 308 N Ames St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0133481006 |
| Primary APN | 0133481006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 429 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,990 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 712 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 N AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 35 IRR CO'S 8TH ADD 4682 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARCUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
308 N Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017 / 430 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 02019/2478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 308 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7726 |
| Document Number | 02019/2478 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 2478 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 2478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7726 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 308 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7726 |
| Document Number | 02017/0430 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 0430 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 0430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $110.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 308 N AMES ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7726 |
| Document Number | 0020170431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 0431 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 N Ames St was $2,577 with a homeowner's exemption, up 110.2% 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 | $2,577.00 (+110.2%) | $102,380 (-) Land $9,270 Building $93,110 | $102,380 (-) Land $9,270 Building $93,110 |
| 2025 | $1,226.00 (+3.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,380 Land $9,270 Building $93,110 | $102,380 Land $9,270 Building $93,110 |
| 2024 | $1,184.00 | ||
| 2023 | $94,350 (+37.46%) Land $9,270 Building $85,080 | $94,350 Land $9,270 Building $85,080 | |
| 2022 | $976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,640 Land $9,270 Building $59,370 | |
| 2021 | $68,640 Land $9,270 Building $59,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 N Ames 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.
The area around 308 N Ames St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 139 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 |
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