Shelby County property record for 404 4th St, Earling, IA 51530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 832 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,576 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832303000012 |
| Primary APN | 832303000012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 475 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,770 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 404 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EARLING |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51530-5452 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32-81-39 ASD PT S 1/2 SW SW PT LT 1 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 81N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASD S 1/2 SW SW 32-81-39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4106 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
404 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 54, EARLING, IA 51530-0054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Survivor |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005432-2005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 4th St was $1,576 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 | $1,576.00 | $101,729 (-) Land $10,831 Building $90,898 | $101,729 (-) Land $10,831 Building $90,898 |
| 2025 | $101,729 Land $10,831 Building $90,898 | $101,729 Land $10,831 Building $90,898 | |
| 2024 | $1,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,312 (+44.14%) Land $10,831 Building $74,481 | $85,312 Land $10,831 Building $74,481 | |
| 2022 | $982.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,187 Land $9,284 Building $49,903 | |
| 2021 | $59,187 Land $9,284 Building $49,903 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 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 404 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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