Shelby County property record for 402 4th Ave, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,332 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832305003251 |
| Primary APN | 832305003251 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 402 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KOHLES 1ST ADD LTS 25, 26, 27 & 28 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | KOHLES 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-28 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4107 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
402 4th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 286, EARLING, IA 51530-0286 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 4th Ave was $5,332 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,332.00 | $302,358 (-) Land $21,000 Building $281,358 | $302,358 (-) Land $21,000 Building $281,358 |
| 2025 | $302,358 Land $21,000 Building $281,358 | $302,358 Land $21,000 Building $281,358 | |
| 2024 | $4,362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $254,876 (+45.28%) Land $21,000 Building $233,876 | $254,876 Land $21,000 Building $233,876 | |
| 2022 | $3,488.00 Homeowner's exemption | $175,436 Land $21,000 Building $154,436 | |
| 2021 | $175,436 Land $21,000 Building $154,436 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 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 402 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 64% of the US · above 64% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 23 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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