Plymouth County property record for 534 Main St, Merrill, IA 51038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,504 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-10-229-001 |
| Primary APN | 18-10-229-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 140 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,200 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 534 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51038-8696 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOTS 4-5-6 JOHNSON FROST MERRILL |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON FROSTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
534 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 MAIN ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-8696 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017/1656 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 534 MAIN ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-8696 |
| Document Number | 2017/1656 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 1656 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 1656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 534 MAIN ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-8696 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 534 Main St was $2,504 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.5% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Municipality | Merrill City |
| Unified School District | Le Mars Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,504.00 (+7.47%) | $234,990 (-) Land $23,460 Building $211,530 | $234,990 (-) Land $23,460 Building $211,530 |
| 2025 | $2,330.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,990 Land $23,460 Building $211,530 | $234,990 Land $23,460 Building $211,530 |
| 2024 | $2,330.00 | ||
| 2023 | $232,620 Land $13,690 Building $218,930 | $232,620 Land $13,690 Building $218,930 | |
| 2022 | $2,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 534 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2022 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 534 Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 717 people · EPA ID IA7548072 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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