Shelby County property record for 304 4th St, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $506 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832303000031 |
| Primary APN | 832303000031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,791 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,080 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 304 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32-81-39 ASD PT S 1/2 SW SW LT 3 EX W 16' & EX 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 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4109 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
304 4th St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 5TH ST, 181, EARLING, IA 51530-5434 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20091278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 4th St was $506.
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 | $506.00 | $26,270 (-) Land $18,726 Building $7,544 | $26,270 (-) Land $18,726 Building $7,544 |
| 2025 | $26,270 Land $18,726 Building $7,544 | $26,270 Land $18,726 Building $7,544 | |
| 2024 | $468.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,788 (+28.34%) Land $18,726 Building $6,062 | $24,788 Land $18,726 Building $6,062 | |
| 2022 | $404.00 | $19,315 Land $16,051 Building $3,264 | |
| 2021 | $19,315 Land $16,051 Building $3,264 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 4th 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 304 4th 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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