Osceola County property record for 52 4th Ave, Melvin, IA 51350
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.353 acres (15,407 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $72 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300011314000 |
| Primary APN | 300011314000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 15,407 sqft (0.353 acres) |
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| Street Address | 52 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELVIN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51350-7711 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S8 1/2' LOT 14 LOTS 15-16-17-18 BLK 13 ORIGINAL |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-18 |
| Jurisdiction | OSCEOLA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1114 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
52 4th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 1988.
Source: Osceola County records, as of October 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 38 3RD AVE, MELVIN, IA 51350 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000038830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Osceola County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Osceola County |
| Municipality | Melvin City |
| Unified School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,180 Land $3,990 Building $1,190 | $5,180 Land $3,990 Building $1,190 | |
| 2024 | $72.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,000 Land $5,760 Building $1,240 | $7,000 Land $5,760 Building $1,240 | |
| 2022 | $92.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
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 52 4th 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 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 | MELVIN WATERWORKS serves 202 people · EPA ID IA7234069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from OSCEOLA RURAL WATER SYSTEM-NORTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 5 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Premier Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 100 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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