Linn County property record for 889 2nd Ave, Marion, IA 52302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14011-89001-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14011-89001-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 481 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 889 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARION |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52302-4511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O T LOT 1 & E5 & N1/2 ALLEY S & ADJ LOT 2 BLOCK 58 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MARION |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Braska House listed 1979 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 79000911 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
889 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 7820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 7557000603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Document Number | 0000014332 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614332 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Document Number | 0000014332, |
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| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614332 |
| Name | HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Document Number | 2024007820 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $407.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Document Number | 2024007821 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007821 |
| Name | HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.99% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 11.9% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 889 2ND AVE, MARION, IA 52302-4511 |
| Document Number | 0107800365 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 770 11TH ST MARION IA 523023411, MARION, IA 52302-3411 |
| Document Number | 0107800365 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010780/000365 |
| Name | COMMUNITY SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | EDGEWOOD, IA 52042 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 889 2nd Ave was $3,232, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Marion City |
| Unified School District | Marion Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $231,800 (-) Land $14,800 Building $217,000 | $231,800 (-) Land $14,800 Building $217,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,232.00 (+2.8%) | $231,800 Land $14,800 Building $217,000 | $231,800 Land $14,800 Building $217,000 |
| 2024 | $3,144.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,500 Land $14,800 Building $152,700 | $167,500 Land $14,800 Building $152,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 889 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 889 2nd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MARION MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT serves 41,623 people · EPA ID IA5751035 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GigFire.
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