O'Brien County property record for 212 N 5th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0044780000 |
| Primary APN | 0044780000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 460 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 212 N 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK HILL ADDITION LOTS 4-5-6-7 BLK 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5-6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
212 N 5th Ave 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 | 212 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1121 |
| 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 | 212 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201702888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-02888 |
| Name | CITIZENS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHELDON, IA 51201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 N 5th Ave was $2,062 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.3% 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 | $2,062.00 (+9.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,090 Land $32,500 Building $122,590 | $155,090 Land $32,500 Building $122,590 |
| 2024 | $1,886.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,210 (+21.85%) Land $29,000 Building $104,210 | $133,210 Land $29,000 Building $104,210 | |
| 2022 | $1,722.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,320 Land $25,000 Building $84,320 | |
| 2021 | $109,320 Land $25,000 Building $84,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 N 5th Ave 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 212 N 5th 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 223 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 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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