O'Brien County property record for 119 Normal College Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,344 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0048510000 |
| Primary APN | 0048510000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 602 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 70 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Utility Building | 540 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 119 NORMAL COLLEGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32-97-42 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 BEG 363 E & 139.4 S OF NW COR NW 1/4, S 68, E 100, E 68, W 100 TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
119 Normal College Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 1ST AVE SW, SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250-1418 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20123087 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 119 Normal College Ave was $1,344, up 9.4% from the year before.
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien County |
| Municipality | Sheldon City |
| Unified School District | Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,344.00 (+9.45%) | $88,120 Land $19,450 Building $68,670 | $88,120 Land $19,450 Building $68,670 |
| 2024 | $1,228.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,570 (+43.38%) Land $17,350 Building $57,220 | $74,570 Land $17,350 Building $57,220 | |
| 2022 | $922.00 | $52,010 Land $14,960 Building $37,050 | |
| 2021 | $52,010 Land $14,960 Building $37,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 119 Normal College Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| 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 119 Normal College Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 5,512 people · EPA ID IA7170040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Verizon.
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