Plymouth County property record for 321 5th St, Merrill, IA 51038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,758 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-10-229-008 |
| Primary APN | 18-10-229-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 534 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 321 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51038-7755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 1 ANDERSON'S ADD MERRILL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
321 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 5TH ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2019/2273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 321 5TH ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7755 |
| Document Number | 2019/2273 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 2273 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 321 5th St was $1,758, down 10.6% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Merrill City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,758.00 (-10.58%) | $166,350 (-) Land $27,650 Building $138,700 | $166,350 (-) Land $27,650 Building $138,700 |
| 2025 | $1,966.00 | $166,350 Land $27,650 Building $138,700 | $166,350 Land $27,650 Building $138,700 |
| 2024 | $1,966.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,650 Land $15,280 Building $145,370 | $160,650 Land $15,280 Building $145,370 | |
| 2022 | $1,688.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 risk around 321 5th St is low, with 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 | 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 | MERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 717 people · EPA ID IA7548072 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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