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Last sold for $175,000 on Sep 18, 2023

201 W RAILROAD ST

MARCUS, IA 51035
0
Baths
1,476 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Sep 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,156 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$155,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Urethane
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
MMCRU High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Marcus Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Remsen-Union Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 8.0 mi

District: Remsen-Union Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51035These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,327
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

201 W Railroad St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Newer than 72% of homes in Marcus 51035

How it measures up in Marcus 51035

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marcus 51035.

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 201 W Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarcus 51035Cherokee County
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²41% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac44% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than196572% of homes71% of homes

About 201 W Railroad St

When did 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA last sell?

201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA last sold on Sep 18, 2023 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA?

201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA has 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA built?

201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA?

201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA is assigned to MMCRU High School (high), rated B+; Marcus Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Remsen-Union Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Remsen-Union Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA compare to other homes in Marcus 51035?

Among the 755 homes in Marcus 51035, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1965 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 201 W Railroad St, Marcus, IA was $2,156. The county assessed it at $155,400.

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