O'Brien County property record for 20 S 1st Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,549 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,114 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000026300 |
| Primary APN | 0000026300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,549 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,952 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 365 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 704 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 20 S 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | HARTLEY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51346-1447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN S 56 OF LOT 8 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTLEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 490100 |
20 S 1st Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 S 1ST AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 S 1st Ave E was $2,114 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $2,114.00 (-2.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,570 Land $9,520 Building $152,050 | $161,570 Land $9,520 Building $152,050 |
| 2024 | $2,164.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,940 (+39.11%) Land $7,280 Building $138,660 | $145,940 Land $7,280 Building $138,660 | |
| 2022 | $1,850.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,910 Land $5,600 Building $99,310 | |
| 2021 | $104,910 Land $5,600 Building $99,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 S 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 20 S 1st Ave E 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 | 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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