Marion County property record for 408 3rd NE, Melcher, IA 50163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,500 (May 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $2,500 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0261800000 |
| Primary APN | 0261800000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 255 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,976 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 234 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 408 3RD NE |
|---|---|
| City | MELCHER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG BLK 2 LOT 5 & N16'OF LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 74 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELCHER-DALLAS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
408 3rd NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1973.
Source: Marion County records, as of October 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 518, MELCHER, IA 50163-0518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000080162 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Marion County |
| Municipality | Melcher-Dallas City |
| Unified School District | Melcher-Dallas Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204,580 Land $9,150 Building $195,430 | $204,580 Land $9,150 Building $195,430 | |
| 2024 | $2,500.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,860 (+22.19%) Land $9,150 Building $145,710 | $154,860 Land $9,150 Building $145,710 | |
| 2022 | $2,266.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,740 Land $8,310 Building $118,430 | |
| 2021 | $126,740 Land $8,310 Building $118,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 3rd NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 408 3rd NE 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 | MARION CO. RURAL WATER DISTRICT private · serves 5,687 people · EPA ID IA6342711 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 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 | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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