O'Brien County property record for 1401 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,492 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0048290000 |
| Primary APN | 0048290000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 653 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 252 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Deck Area | 75 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 363 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1401 OAK ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 29-97-42 BEG 50 E & 659.9 N OF SW COR SW 1/4, N 100, E 100,S 100 W 100 TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1401 Oak St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1818 |
| Document Number | 0020222250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-2250 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Document Number | 0020222240 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $371.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Document Number | 0020222241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-2241 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201703029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-03029 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HULL, IA 51239 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2018 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Document Number | 201800337 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1401 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1324 |
| Document Number | 201800338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00338 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1401 Oak St was $3,492 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.1% 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 | $3,492.00 (-1.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $239,790 Land $24,200 Building $215,590 | $239,790 Land $24,200 Building $215,590 |
| 2024 | $3,532.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,700 (+23.16%) Land $24,200 Building $200,500 | $224,700 Land $24,200 Building $200,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,238.00 | $182,450 Land $11,440 Building $171,010 | |
| 2021 | $182,450 Land $11,440 Building $171,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 Oak St 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 1401 Oak St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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