O'Brien County property record for 1615 Elm Ct, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0047540000 |
| Primary APN | 0047540000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,135 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1615 ELM CT |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SKEWIS ADDITION W 100 OF LOT 1 BLK 111 |
| Legal Subdivision | SKEWIS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
1615 Elm Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052405 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 202100777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1615 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
| Document Number | 202100777 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1615 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1832 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1615 Elm Ct was $4,440 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9% 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 | $4,440.00 (+8.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $316,500 Land $31,850 Building $284,650 | $316,500 Land $31,850 Building $284,650 |
| 2024 | $4,074.00 | ||
| 2023 | $257,610 (+16.4%) Land $28,420 Building $229,190 | $257,610 Land $28,420 Building $229,190 | |
| 2022 | $3,770.00 Homeowner's exemption | $221,310 Land $24,500 Building $196,810 | |
| 2021 | $221,310 Land $24,500 Building $196,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1615 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 1615 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 |
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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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