Cherokee County property record for 507 E Amherst St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,292 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504230030 |
| Primary APN | 0504230030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,280 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 507 E AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E72' N115' LT 1 BLK 2 FENTON ADD 4767A |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 507 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017/2448 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/2448 |
| Instrument | 2017 2448 |
| Name | FIRST TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEGHORN, IA 51014 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Property Address | 507 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017/2565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/2565 |
| Instrument | 2017 2565 |
| Name | FIRST TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEGHORN, IA 51014 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2023 |
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 | $1,292.00 | $96,390 (-) Land $9,830 Building $86,560 | $96,390 (-) Land $9,830 Building $86,560 |
| 2025 | $96,390 (+6.3%) Land $9,830 Building $86,560 | $96,390 (+6.3%) Land $9,830 Building $86,560 | |
| 2023 | $90,680 Land $9,830 Building $80,850 | $90,680 Land $9,830 Building $80,850 |
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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