Cherokee County property record for 4953 B Ave, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 4.07 acres (177,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,500 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,850 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0508300006 |
| Primary APN | 0508300006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 925 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 699 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 177,289 sqft (4.07 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Granary | Granary |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4953 B AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR NW SW BEG NW CORN NE590.61,SW305,NW119 SW67.41,NW394.25, N298.24 TO POB 1518A-1 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Block | 300 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 80300 |
4953 B Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4953 B AVE, 194, MARCUS, IA 51035-7009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005146 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2005 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4953 B Ave was $2,850 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,850.00 | $299,320 (-) Land $44,560 Building $254,760 | $299,320 (-) Land $44,560 Building $254,760 |
| 2025 | $299,320 Land $44,560 Building $254,760 | $299,320 Land $44,560 Building $254,760 | |
| 2024 | $2,840.00 | ||
| 2023 | $283,580 (+36.38%) Land $44,560 Building $239,020 | $283,580 Land $44,560 Building $239,020 | |
| 2022 | $2,424.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,930 Land $35,640 Building $172,290 | |
| 2021 | $207,930 Land $35,640 Building $172,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4953 B Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 1, 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 |
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 4953 B 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Westel Systems Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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