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131 S 3rd Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346 Property Records

O'Brien County property record for 131 S 3rd Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.248 acres (10,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$19,000 (Oct 2005)
Tax Bill$444 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Dec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0000032000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0000032000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,461 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area684 sqft
Basement Area513 sqft
Unfinished Basement513 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialAluminum Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,792 sqft (0.248 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area450 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area239 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area110 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address131 S 3RD AVE E
CityHARTLEY
StateIA
Zip51346-1521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN N 12 OF LOT 4 & ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 7
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN OF HARTLEY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Township / Civil DivisionHARTLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1051
Census Tract490100

Owner

Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address210 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1230
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 28, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 26, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 26, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052710
Last Transfer DateMay 19, 2026
Transfer Doc0000001559
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Recording DateMay 29, 2026
Property Address131 S 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1521
Document Number0000001559
Instrument DateMay 19, 2026
Instrument20261559
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address210 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1230

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Recording DateDec 28, 2018
Property Address131 S 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1521
Document Number201802878
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Instrument2018-02878
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address131 S 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1521

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyO'Brien County
MunicipalityHartley City
Unified School DistrictHartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$444.00 (+4.96%)$31,640 (+18.99%) Land $12,920 Building $18,720$31,640 (+18.99%) Land $12,920 Building $18,720
2024$423.00 (+7.36%)
2023$26,590 (+30.15%) Land $9,880 Building $16,710$26,590 (+30.15%) Land $9,880 Building $16,710
2022$394.00$20,430 Land $7,600 Building $12,830
2021$20,430 Land $7,600 Building $12,830

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHARTLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 1,605 people · EPA ID IA7128036
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
The Community Agency
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Windstream
DSL		200 / 20

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