Cherokee County property record for 501 E Spruce St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,170 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0133486001 |
| Primary APN | 0133486001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 459 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 29 6TH ADD 4557 |
| Legal Range | 42 |
| Legal Township | 93 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARCUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3064 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 0133486001
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E SPRUCE ST # 187, 187, MARCUS, IA 51035-7858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 0020152010 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Marcus City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,750 (+7.52%) Land $8,820 Building $121,930 | $130,750 (+7.52%) Land $8,820 Building $121,930 | |
| 2024 | $1,170.00 (+1.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,610 (+41.92%) Land $8,820 Building $112,790 | $121,610 (+41.92%) Land $8,820 Building $112,790 | |
| 2022 | $1,148.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,690 Land $8,820 Building $76,870 | |
| 2021 | $85,690 Land $8,820 Building $76,870 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 1, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Iowa Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 198 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MARCUS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,079 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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