Cherokee County property record for 505 E Amherst St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,148 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504230025 |
| Primary APN | 0504230025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,860 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 E AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W68' LOT 6 OF LOT 1 BLK 2 FENTON ADD 4767 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3080 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20181329 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 1329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 505 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Document Number | 002026/170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2026/170 |
| Instrument | 2026 0170 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Document Number | 2018/1329 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 1329 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 1329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $110.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 W MAIN ST, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-1825 |
| Mail Care Of | M W MILLER JR |
| Document Number | 20181330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 1330 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Marcus City |
| Unified School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,148.00 (+1.59%) | $96,590 (-) Land $10,100 Building $86,490 | $96,590 (-) Land $10,100 Building $86,490 |
| 2025 | $96,590 (+6.76%) Land $10,100 Building $86,490 | $96,590 (+6.76%) Land $10,100 Building $86,490 | |
| 2024 | $1,130.00 (+26.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $90,470 (+42.16%) Land $10,100 Building $80,370 | $90,470 (+42.16%) Land $10,100 Building $80,370 | |
| 2022 | $894.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,640 Land $10,100 Building $53,540 | |
| 2021 | $63,640 Land $10,100 Building $53,540 |
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 December 1, 2021
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 | MARCUS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,079 people · EPA ID IA1838032 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 198 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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