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714 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038 Property Records

Plymouth County property record for 714 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details2,880 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,693 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$145,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$1,552 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-02-357-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-02-357-002

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,880 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area7,693 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address714 3RD ST
CityMERRILL
StateIA
Zip51038-7766
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionN 65.75' LOT 3 BLK 7 HILLS ADD MERRILL
Legal SubdivisionHILLS ADD
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Township / Civil DivisionPLYMOUTH
Census Block Group4
Census Block4029
Census Tract970600

Owner

714 3rd St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.

Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address326 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2125
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC
Oct 13, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 13, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 13, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20253471
Deed Book / Page2025 / 3471
Prior Transfer DateJul 14, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc02025/3471
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address714 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7766
Document Number0000001925
Book / Page2026 / 1925
Instrument DateMay 18, 2026
Instrument20261925
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyWOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 MAIN ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7720

Mortgage

Document Number0000001925,
DateMay 19, 2026
Book Page2026/1925
Instrument20261925
Lender
NameCHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.3%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLYMOUTH IA
Recording DateOct 13, 2025
Property Address714 3RD ST, MERRILL, IA 51038-7766
Document Number02025/3471
Book / Page2025 / 3471
Instrument DateJul 14, 2022
Instrument2025 3471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$231.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address326 3RD AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-2125

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 714 3rd St was $1,552, up 2% from the year before.

Source: Plymouth County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPlymouth County
MunicipalityMerrill City
Unified School DistrictLe Mars Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,552.00 (+1.97%)$124,360 (-) Land $18,150 Building $106,210$124,360 (-) Land $18,150 Building $106,210
2025$1,522.00$124,360 Land $18,150 Building $106,210$124,360 Land $18,150 Building $106,210
2024$1,522.00
2023$76,800 Land $8,970 Building $67,830$76,800 Land $8,970 Building $67,830
2022$840.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 714 3rd 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2025)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Wildfire risk around 714 3rd St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · above 40% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
serves 717 people · EPA ID IA7548072
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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