Plymouth County property record for 434 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,804 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-11-107-001 |
| Primary APN | 18-11-107-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 751 sqft |
| Basement Area | 751 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 434 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51038-7706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 8 FROSTS 1ST ADD MERRILL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4043 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
434 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2008.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 434 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2008/2822 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Property Address | 434 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021/1954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/1954 |
| Instrument | 2021 1954 |
| Name | PRIMEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,540 Land $25,650 Building $139,890 | $165,540 Land $25,650 Building $139,890 | |
| 2024 | $1,804.00 | ||
| 2023 | $152,650 Land $14,960 Building $137,690 | $152,650 Land $14,960 Building $137,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,506.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 434 3rd 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 434 3rd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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