Cherokee County property record for 607 E Amherst St, Marcus, IA 51035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,306 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,452 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,466 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0504231001 |
| Primary APN | 0504231001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,306 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 55,452 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 610 sqft |
| Patio Area | 439 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 607 E AMHERST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARCUS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51035-7756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.27A IN NE CORNER OF BLK 3, FENTON ADD 4780 |
| Legal Range | 42 |
| Legal Township | 92 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 E AMHERST ST, MARCUS, IA 51035-7756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009 1430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 1430 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352,610 (+7.71%) Land $30,820 Building $321,790 | $352,610 (+7.71%) Land $30,820 Building $321,790 | |
| 2024 | $4,466.00 (+22.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $327,370 (+40.48%) Land $30,820 Building $296,550 | $327,370 (+40.48%) Land $30,820 Building $296,550 | |
| 2022 | $3,660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,040 Land $30,820 Building $202,220 | |
| 2021 | $233,040 Land $30,820 Building $202,220 |
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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