Madison County property record for 127 W 1st St, Earlham, IA 50072
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,500 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $864 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 851000104110000 |
| Primary APN | 851000104110000 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,500 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 1,750 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 127 W 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLHAM |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50072 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 & SUB DIV LOT LOT 9 & SUB DIV LOT 4 & 5 BLOCK 4 4 & 5 BLOCK 4 ORIGINAL ADDITION ORIGINAL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWKINS & BARNETTS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4,5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5,9 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 60101 |
127 W 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 NW 3RD ST, EARLHAM, IA 50072-1007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 127 W 1st St was $864.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Earlham City |
| Unified School District | Earlham Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864.00 | $58,700 Land $4,100 Building $54,600 | $58,700 Land $4,100 Building $54,600 |
| 2024 | $864.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,600 Land $4,100 Building $45,500 | $49,600 Land $4,100 Building $45,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 W 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 127 W 1st St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | EARLHAM MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 1,446 people · EPA ID IA6115097 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WARREN WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: BTWI, Nextlink.
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