Shelby County property record for 307 4th Ave, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $226 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832302000170 |
| Primary APN | 832302000170 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,503 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 10,125 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 307 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32-81-39 ASD PT W 1/2 SW SW LT 17 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASD PT W 1/2 SW SW 32-81-39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4178 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
307 4th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2016.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 4TH AVE, EARLING, IA 51530-5423 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Survivor |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014902 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 20162159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 4th Ave was $226, up 2.7% 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 | $226.00 (+2.73%) | $11,700 (-) Land $11,700 | $11,700 (-) Land $11,700 |
| 2025 | $220.00 | $11,700 Land $11,700 | $11,700 Land $11,700 |
| 2024 | $220.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,700 (-) Land $11,700 | $11,700 Land $11,700 | |
| 2022 | $244.00 | $11,700 Land $11,700 | |
| 2021 | $11,700 Land $11,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 4th Ave 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 307 4th Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 42 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 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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