Madison County property record for 260 NW 2nd St, Earlham, IA 50072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,777 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 850000105100000 |
| Primary APN | 850000105100000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,777 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,520 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 260 NW 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLHAM |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50072-1131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 45 1/2 LOTS 9 & 10 BLOCK 5 ORIGINAL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1118 |
| Census Tract | 60101 |
260 NW 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 NW 2ND ST, EARLHAM, IA 50072-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 02022/2338 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 260 NW 2ND ST, EARLHAM, IA 50072-1131 |
| Document Number | 02022/2338 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 2338 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 2338 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 260 NW 2ND ST, EARLHAM, IA 50072-1131 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 NW 2nd St was $3,442 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Earlham City |
| Unified School District | Earlham Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,442.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,100 Land $13,500 Building $202,600 | $216,100 Land $13,500 Building $202,600 |
| 2024 | $3,442.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,600 Land $8,600 Building $199,000 | $207,600 Land $8,600 Building $199,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,992.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 NW 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2017
| 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 260 NW 2nd St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | EARLHAM MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 1,446 people · EPA ID IA6115097 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WARREN WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: BTWI, Nextlink.
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