Hardin County property record for 1542 Washington St, Eldora, IA 50627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,344 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,288 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,678 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 871907434008 |
| Primary APN | 871907434008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,288 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1542 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELDORA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50627-2352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 23, ORIGINAL TOWN, ELDORA BLOCK 23 LOT 6 & S1/2 LOT 7 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELDORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 480600 |
1542 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hardin County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 WASHINGTON ST, ELDORA, IA 50627-2352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Washington St was $1,678, down 74.3% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Eldora City |
| Unified School District | Eldora-New Providence Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,678.00 (-74.33%) | $82,300 Land $5,130 Building $77,170 | $82,300 Land $5,130 Building $77,170 |
| 2024 | $6,538.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,930 (+11.61%) Land $5,130 Building $61,800 | $66,930 Land $5,130 Building $61,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,602.00 | $59,970 Land $5,130 Building $54,840 | |
| 2021 | $59,970 Land $5,130 Building $54,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1542 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2012
| 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.
The area around 1542 Washington St 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 |
|---|
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 | ELDORA WATER SUPPLY serves 2,664 people · EPA ID IA4236005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: GigFire.
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