Shelby County property record for 208 4th Ave, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,590 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage May 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832300004110 |
| Primary APN | 832300004110 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 258 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 208 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LT 11 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | EARLING |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTPHALIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4104 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
208 4th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Survivor |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CRAWFORD COUNTY TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
| May 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SHELBY COUNTY STATE BANK |
| May 19, 2022 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Apr 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221085 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017742005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Property Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020170862 |
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| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0862 |
| Name | CRAWFORD COUNTY TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DENISON, IA 51442 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Document Number | 0020221085 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Document Number | 0020221086 |
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| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1086 |
| Name | SHELBY COUNTY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Document Number | 0020221083 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 700 2ND AVE STE 103, 103, DES MOINES, IA 50309-1733 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Document Number | 0020170641 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 208 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5421 |
| Document Number | 0020170642 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0642 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 4th Ave was $2,590 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Earling City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,590.00 | $145,339 (-) Land $9,188 Building $136,151 | $145,339 (-) Land $9,188 Building $136,151 |
| 2025 | $145,339 Land $9,188 Building $136,151 | $145,339 Land $9,188 Building $136,151 | |
| 2024 | $2,052.00 | ||
| 2023 | $118,927 (+52.09%) Land $9,188 Building $109,739 | $118,927 Land $9,188 Building $109,739 | |
| 2022 | $1,452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,195 Land $7,875 Building $70,320 | |
| 2021 | $78,195 Land $7,875 Building $70,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 208 4th Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | EARLING WATER SUPPLY serves 397 people · EPA ID IA8320098 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REGIONAL WATER |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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