O'Brien County property record for 1551 S 8th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,926 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,094 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0044097500 |
| Primary APN | 0044097500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,926 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 225 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0000440975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1551 S 8TH AVE |
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1984 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DRAKES OUT LOTS S 20 OF LOT 11 & N 70 OF LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | DRAKES OUT |
| Legal Lot Number | S,11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1551 S 8th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of December 18, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1551 S 8TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1984 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000086486 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $247,570 Land $14,990 Building $232,580 | $247,570 Land $14,990 Building $232,580 | |
| 2024 | $3,094.00 | ||
| 2023 | $220,160 (+16.04%) Land $14,990 Building $205,170 | $220,160 Land $14,990 Building $205,170 | |
| 2022 | $3,148.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,720 Land $9,990 Building $179,730 | |
| 2021 | $189,720 Land $9,990 Building $179,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1551 S 8th 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.
The area around 1551 S 8th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 24 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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