Shelby County property record for 306 4th St, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $886 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832303000021 |
| Primary APN | 832303000021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 306 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 2 & W 16' LT 3 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASD S 1/2 SW SW 32-81-39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4109 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
306 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 4TH ST, EARLING, IA 51530-5422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 20091090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 306 4th St was $886 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.7% from the year before.
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 | $886.00 (+23.74%) | $56,943 (-) Land $12,359 Building $44,584 | $56,943 (-) Land $12,359 Building $44,584 |
| 2025 | $716.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,943 Land $12,359 Building $44,584 | $56,943 Land $12,359 Building $44,584 |
| 2024 | $716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,185 (+40.94%) Land $12,359 Building $35,826 | $48,185 Land $12,359 Building $35,826 | |
| 2022 | $530.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,189 Land $10,593 Building $23,596 | |
| 2021 | $34,189 Land $10,593 Building $23,596 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 306 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 306 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.
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