O'Brien County property record for 1605 Elm Ct, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0047550000 |
| Primary APN | 0047550000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 188 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 13,180 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Deck Area | 95 sqft |
| Patio Area | 630 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1605 ELM CT |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SKEWIS ADDITION LOT 2 BLK 111 |
| Legal Subdivision | SKEWIS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1605 Elm Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 1605 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1605 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
| Document Number | 0202301103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01103 |
| Name | NORTHWESTERN BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHELDON, IA 51201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1605 Elm Ct was $3,648 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% 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 | $3,648.00 (+0.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $258,960 Land $31,850 Building $227,110 | $258,960 Land $31,850 Building $227,110 |
| 2024 | $3,642.00 | ||
| 2023 | $239,740 (+17.2%) Land $28,420 Building $211,320 | $239,740 Land $28,420 Building $211,320 | |
| 2022 | $3,412.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,560 Land $24,500 Building $180,060 | |
| 2021 | $204,560 Land $24,500 Building $180,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Elm 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.
The area around 1605 Elm Ct 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Verizon.
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