Linn County property record for 896 5th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,368 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Line of Credit Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14011-18007-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14011-18007-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 121 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 896 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARION |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52302-3317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | O T EX N35 LOT 8 BLOCK 26 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY MARION |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
896 5th Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18224 LANDIS RD, ANAMOSA, IA 52205-7659 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HILLS BK&TR |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11249 / 440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0094280557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 896 5TH AVE, MARION, IA 52302-3317 |
| Document Number | 1124900440 |
| Book / Page | 11249 / 440 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $207.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18224 LANDIS RD, ANAMOSA, IA 52205-7659 |
| Document Number | 0011249442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11249/442 |
| Name | HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 23, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 896 5TH AVE, MARION, IA 52302-3317 |
| Document Number | 0103690552 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 896 5TH AVE MARION IA 523023317, MARION, IA 52302-3317 |
| Document Number | 0103690552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 010369/000552 |
| Name | HILLS BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HILLS, IA 52235 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 896 5TH AVE, MARION, IA 52302-3317 |
| Document Number | 0098930560 |
| Book / Page | 009893 / 000560 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Partnership |
| Address | 200 ROSEDALE RD CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524037042, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-7042 |
| Document Number | 0098930560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009893/000560 |
| Name | BANKERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50304-0897 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 896 5th Ave was $2,368, up 2.9% 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 | $177,600 (-) Land $11,900 Building $165,700 | $177,600 (-) Land $11,900 Building $165,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,368.00 (+2.87%) | $177,600 Land $11,900 Building $165,700 | $177,600 Land $11,900 Building $165,700 |
| 2024 | $2,302.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,700 Land $11,900 Building $110,800 | $122,700 Land $11,900 Building $110,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 5th 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 896 5th 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, ImOn Communications.
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