Osceola County property record for 35 3rd Ave, Melvin, IA 51350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,071 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300010801000 |
| Primary APN | 300010801000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,234 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,650 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 35 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELVIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51350-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1; E1/2 LOT 2 BLK 8 ORIGINAL |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN NOW CITY OF MELVIN OSC |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1101 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
35 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Osceola County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 3RD AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 1203 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Property Address | 35 3RD AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-1007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002021/214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/214 |
| Instrument | 20210214 |
| Name | NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 35 3RD AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-1007 |
| Document Number | 02020/1203 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 1203 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $47.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 3RD AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350-1007 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 35 3rd Ave was $1,071 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Osceola County assessment roll, as of October 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Osceola County |
| Municipality | Melvin City |
| Unified School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,071.00 (+0.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,170 Land $4,970 Building $89,200 | $94,170 Land $4,970 Building $89,200 |
| 2024 | $1,066.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,770 Land $4,970 Building $80,800 | $85,770 Land $4,970 Building $80,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
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 35 3rd Ave 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 | MELVIN WATERWORKS serves 202 people · EPA ID IA7234069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from OSCEOLA RURAL WATER SYSTEM-NORTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Premier Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 100 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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