Cherokee County property record for 605 E Amherst St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,464 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504231008 |
| Primary APN | 0504231008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,425 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 327 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,760 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 860 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 443 sqft |
| Patio Area | 443 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 605 E AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BLK 3 FENTON 4779A-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| 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 | 605 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,464.00 (+6.64%) | $358,680 (-) Land $13,910 Building $344,770 | $358,680 (-) Land $13,910 Building $344,770 |
| 2025 | $358,680 (+11.67%) Land $13,910 Building $344,770 | $358,680 (+11.67%) Land $13,910 Building $344,770 | |
| 2024 | $4,186.00 (+8.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $321,200 (+30.79%) Land $13,910 Building $307,290 | $321,200 (+30.79%) Land $13,910 Building $307,290 | |
| 2022 | $3,866.00 Homeowner's exemption | $245,590 Land $13,910 Building $231,680 | |
| 2021 | $245,590 Land $13,910 Building $231,680 |
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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