Cherokee County property record for 601 E Spruce St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0133487001 |
| Primary APN | 0133487001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 897 sqft |
| Basement Area | 897 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 897 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,200 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 716 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 E SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 & 10 BLK 37 8TH ADD 4705 |
| Legal Subdivision | EIGHTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARCUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| 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 | 601 E SPRUCE ST, 89, MARCUS, IA 51035-7749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 02014/2098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $964.00 | $82,900 (-) Land $15,610 Building $67,290 | $82,900 (-) Land $15,610 Building $67,290 |
| 2025 | $964.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,900 (+7.56%) Land $15,610 Building $67,290 | $82,900 (+7.56%) Land $15,610 Building $67,290 |
| 2024 | $942.00 (+26.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $77,070 (+41.49%) Land $15,610 Building $61,460 | $77,070 (+41.49%) Land $15,610 Building $61,460 | |
| 2022 | $744.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,470 Land $15,610 Building $38,860 | |
| 2021 | $54,470 Land $15,610 Building $38,860 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 139 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 |
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