O'Brien County property record for 21 N 3rd Ave E, Hartley, IA 51346
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer May 2013 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0000035900 |
| Primary APN | 0000035900 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 466 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,520 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 776 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | HARTLEY |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51346-1244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODWARDS ADD N 60 OF LOT 2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODWARD'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 490100 |
21 N 3rd Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 2, 2013 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131090 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 201902913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Document Number | 0201902913 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2013 |
| Property Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Document Number | 0201301090 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $119.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Document Number | 0201301146 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01146 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | HARTLEY, IA 51346 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Property Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
| Document Number | 0200903358 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Instrument | 2009-03358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 N 3RD AVE E, HARTLEY, IA 51346-1244 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 N 3rd Ave E was $1,778 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.2% 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 | $1,778.00 (+8.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,660 Land $10,200 Building $127,460 | $137,660 Land $10,200 Building $127,460 |
| 2024 | $1,644.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,060 (+27.94%) Land $7,800 Building $106,260 | $114,060 Land $7,800 Building $106,260 | |
| 2022 | $1,546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,150 Land $6,000 Building $83,150 | |
| 2021 | $89,150 Land $6,000 Building $83,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 N 3rd 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 21 N 3rd 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 |
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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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