Shelby County property record for 257 2nd St, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,904 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $324 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832300006011 |
| Primary APN | 832300006011 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,904 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Street Address | 257 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN W 56' LTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 BLK 6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTPHALIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4141 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
257 2nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 MAIN ST, EARLING, IA 51530-5022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 2nd St was $324.
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 | $324.00 | $16,802 (-) Land $3,948 Building $12,854 | $16,802 (-) Land $3,948 Building $12,854 |
| 2025 | $16,802 Land $3,948 Building $12,854 | $16,802 Land $3,948 Building $12,854 | |
| 2024 | $270.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,275 (-16.03%) Land $3,948 Building $10,327 | $14,275 Land $3,948 Building $10,327 | |
| 2022 | $356.00 | $17,000 Land $3,696 Building $13,304 | |
| 2021 | $17,000 Land $3,696 Building $13,304 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 2nd 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 257 2nd 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.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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