Plymouth County property record for 820 3rd St, Merrill, IA 51038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.456 acres (19,866 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,459 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,108 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-02-354-001 |
| Primary APN | 18-02-354-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 652 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,866 sqft (0.456 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 820 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51038-7709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 4 HILLS ADD MERRILL |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MERRILL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PLYMOUTH IA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLYMOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
820 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Plymouth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21802 C43, MERRILL, IA 51038-8678 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20096174 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 6174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 820 3rd St was $2,108.
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 | $2,108.00 | $168,840 (-) Land $31,270 Building $137,570 | $168,840 (-) Land $31,270 Building $137,570 |
| 2025 | $168,840 Land $31,270 Building $137,570 | $168,840 Land $31,270 Building $137,570 | |
| 2024 | $2,004.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,050 Land $19,400 Building $93,650 | $113,050 Land $19,400 Building $93,650 | |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 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 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 820 3rd 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 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 87 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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