Buena Vista County property record for 403 E Bernice St, Marathon, IA 50565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $62 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-21-326-001 |
| Primary APN | 04-21-326-001 |
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| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 403 E BERNICE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARATHON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 21-93-35 MARATHON CORP. AUD S/D NE SW LOT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | POLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 N SHERMAN ST, MARATHON, IA 50565-5037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Marathon City |
| Unified School District | Laurens-Marathon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,600 (+251.42%) Land $10,000 Building $3,600 | $13,600 (+251.42%) Land $10,000 Building $3,600 | |
| 2025 | $62.00 (-6.06%) | $3,870 (+4.03%) Land $2,500 Building $1,370 | $3,870 (+4.03%) Land $2,500 Building $1,370 |
| 2024 | $66.00 (-2.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,720 (+11.04%) Land $2,500 Building $1,220 | $3,720 (+11.04%) Land $2,500 Building $1,220 | |
| 2022 | $68.00 | $3,350 Land $2,500 Building $850 | |
| 2021 | $3,350 Land $2,500 Building $850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MARATHON LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT serves 230 people · EPA ID IA1150030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Evertek Fixed Wireless | 35 / 5 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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