O'Brien County property record for 1501 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,274 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0049177100 |
| Primary APN | 0049177100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,368 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,274 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 518 sqft |
| Deck Area | 274 sqft |
| Patio Area | 274 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1501 OAK ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW HORIZON THIRD ADD LOT 2 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW HORIZON THIRD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1501 Oak St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2014.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Apr 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 1501 OAK ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202002861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-02861 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Oak St was $3,184 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.6% 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 | $3,184.00 (+7.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $219,560 Land $32,150 Building $187,410 | $219,560 Land $32,150 Building $187,410 |
| 2024 | $2,960.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,870 (+7.64%) Land $32,150 Building $157,720 | $189,870 Land $32,150 Building $157,720 | |
| 2022 | $2,972.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,400 Land $15,200 Building $161,200 | |
| 2021 | $176,400 Land $15,200 Building $161,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1501 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 1501 Oak St is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | 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 83 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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