O'Brien County property record for 1540 Thorman Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,123 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,588 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0046577000 |
| Primary APN | 0046577000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,028 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 40 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 | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,123 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1540 THORMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-2216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LIMOGES ADDITION LOT 12 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIMOGES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1540 Thorman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 THORMAN AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-2216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 200602005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Thorman Ave was $2,588 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.8% 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 | $2,588.00 (-0.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,100 Land $18,370 Building $176,730 | $195,100 Land $18,370 Building $176,730 |
| 2024 | $2,608.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,260 (+22.42%) Land $18,370 Building $163,890 | $182,260 Land $18,370 Building $163,890 | |
| 2022 | $2,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,880 Land $8,680 Building $140,200 | |
| 2021 | $148,880 Land $8,680 Building $140,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Thorman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1540 Thorman 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 28 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 |
May also be available: GigFire.
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