212 E Myrtle St, Laurens, IA 50554 Property Records

Pocahontas County property record for 212 E Myrtle St, Laurens, IA 50554

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$32,500 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$1,016 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0127187005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0127187005
Alternative APN
  • 127187005

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,562 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area480 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area960 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area216 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address212 E MYRTLE ST
CityLAURENS
StateIA
Zip50554-1420
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 BLK 27
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPOCAHONTAS IA
Township / Civil DivisionSWAN LAKE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1076
Census Tract780100

Owner

Source: Pocahontas 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address212 E MYRTLE ST, LAURENS, IA 50554-1420
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Pocahontas County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPocahontas County
MunicipalityLaurens City
Unified School DistrictLaurens-Marathon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,016.00 (-16.45%) Homeowner's exemption$63,052 (-5.93%) Land $6,250 Building $56,802$63,052 (-5.93%) Land $6,250 Building $56,802
2024$1,216.00 (+29.91%)
2023$67,026 Land $3,750 Building $63,276$67,026 Land $3,750 Building $63,276
2022$936.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAURENS WATER SUPPLY
serves 1,301 people · EPA ID IA7614063
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Laurens Municipal Power & Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Northwest Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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