O'Brien County property record for 1521 Sunset Ct, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $287,500 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0049177600 |
| Primary APN | 0049177600 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,780 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 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 | 1521 SUNSET CT |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW HORIZON THIRD ADD LOT 7 & BEG NE COR LOT 8, SE 69.22, SW ALONG CURVE 18.30, NW 74.80 TO PT BEG BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW HORIZON THIRD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1521 Sunset Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 SUNSET CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage IOWA STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1521 SUNSET CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1248 |
| Document Number | 0020222428 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-2428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $459.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1521 SUNSET CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1248 |
| Document Number | 0202202429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02429 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1521 SUNSET CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1248 |
| Document Number | 201702117 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-02117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $360.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 201702118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-02118 |
| Name | IOWA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Sunset Ct was $4,476 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11% 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 | $4,476.00 (-11.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $304,320 Land $29,900 Building $274,420 | $304,320 Land $29,900 Building $274,420 |
| 2024 | $5,030.00 | ||
| 2023 | $315,570 (+43.43%) Land $29,900 Building $285,670 | $315,570 Land $29,900 Building $285,670 | |
| 2022 | $3,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,010 Land $14,130 Building $205,880 | |
| 2021 | $220,010 Land $14,130 Building $205,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Sunset Ct 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 1521 Sunset Ct 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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