Shelby County property record for 253 5th St, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,518 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832303000032 |
| Primary APN | 832303000032 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32-81-39 ASD PT S 1/2 SW SW PT LT 3 50' X 64' |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASD S 1/2 SW SW 32-81-39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,64 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4109 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
253 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 181, EARLING, IA 51530-0181 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 5th St was $2,518 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 | $2,518.00 | $141,608 (-) Land $6,832 Building $134,776 | $141,608 (-) Land $6,832 Building $134,776 |
| 2025 | $141,608 Land $6,832 Building $134,776 | $141,608 Land $6,832 Building $134,776 | |
| 2024 | $2,016.00 | ||
| 2023 | $116,964 (+49.27%) Land $6,832 Building $110,132 | $116,964 Land $6,832 Building $110,132 | |
| 2022 | $1,454.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,356 Land $5,856 Building $72,500 | |
| 2021 | $78,356 Land $5,856 Building $72,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 5th St 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 253 5th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 144 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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