O'Brien County property record for 161 S 3rd Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1,046 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $492 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2013 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000031700 |
| Primary APN | 0000031700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,046 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,046 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,792 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Lean-To | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 S 3RD AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | HARTLEY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51346-1521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN N 12 OF LOT 1 & ALL OF LOT 2 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF HARTLEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 490100 |
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 748 21ST ST W, DICKINSON, ND 58601-2711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2013 |
| Property Address | 161 S 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1521 |
| Document Number | 0201301076 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01076 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 N 2ND AVE W, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1033 |
| Document Number | 0201301077 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01077 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
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 | $492.00 (+3.8%) | $35,080 (+17.09%) Land $12,920 Building $22,160 | $35,080 (+17.09%) Land $12,920 Building $22,160 |
| 2024 | $474.00 (+37.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $29,960 (+67.56%) Land $9,880 Building $20,080 | $29,960 (+67.56%) Land $9,880 Building $20,080 | |
| 2022 | $344.00 | $17,880 Land $7,600 Building $10,280 | |
| 2021 | $17,880 Land $7,600 Building $10,280 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 95 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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