Marion County property record for 508 SE 1st St, Melcher, IA 50163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,640 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0274900000 |
| Primary APN | 0274900000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 508 SE 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELCHER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50163-7711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG BLK 14 LOTS 10 & 11 |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 74 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
508 SE 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1997.
Source: Marion County records, as of October 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 117, MELCHER, IA 50163-0117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000249435 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Marion County |
| Municipality | Melcher-Dallas City |
| Unified School District | Melcher-Dallas Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,590 Land $14,000 Building $121,590 | $135,590 Land $14,000 Building $121,590 | |
| 2024 | $1,640.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,180 (+28.69%) Land $14,000 Building $91,180 | $105,180 Land $14,000 Building $91,180 | |
| 2022 | $1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,730 Land $12,720 Building $69,010 | |
| 2021 | $81,730 Land $12,720 Building $69,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 SE 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 508 SE 1st St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | MELCHER-DALLAS WATER SUPPLY serves 1,213 people · EPA ID IA6300099 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | MARION CO. RURAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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