O'Brien County property record for 161 N 1st Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.25 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,472 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000085300 |
| Primary APN | 0000085300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,472 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | HARTLEY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51346-1125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LINCOLNS ADDLOT 18 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 490100 |
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021640 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1125 |
| Document Number | 0000002302 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20262302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1125 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1125 |
| Document Number | 202100640 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $105.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 161 N 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1125 |
| Document Number | 202100641 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00641 |
| Name | FLANAGAN STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien County |
| Municipality | Hartley City |
| Unified School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $748.00 (+2.75%) | $78,800 (+12.78%) Land $11,100 Building $67,700 | $78,800 (+12.78%) Land $11,100 Building $67,700 |
| 2024 | $728.00 (-21.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,870 (+22.47%) Land $8,490 Building $61,380 | $69,870 (+22.47%) Land $8,490 Building $61,380 | |
| 2022 | $928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,050 Land $6,530 Building $50,520 | |
| 2021 | $57,050 Land $6,530 Building $50,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | HARTLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,605 people · EPA ID IA7128036 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| The Community Agency Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
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