229 N 5th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 Property Records

O'Brien County property record for 229 N 5th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.698 acres (30,420 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,556 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2016 Mortgage May 2006 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0043530000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0043530000`
Alternative APN	`0000435300`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,348 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	108 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	30,420 sqft (0.698 acres)
Lot Dimensions	180 ft deep x 169 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	960 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	229 N 5TH AVE
City	SHELDON
State	IA
Zip	51201-1159
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DEANS FIRST ADD LOT 2 EXC N 11
Legal Subdivision	DEAN'S FIRST ADD
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Township / Civil Division	FLOYD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	490300

Owner

Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS STATE BANK
May 3, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AEGIS WHOLESALE CORP
Aug 26, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIMORTGAGE INC
Apr 8, 2011	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS STATE BANK
Dec 28, 2010	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0201603435
Date	Dec 21, 2016
Instrument	2016-03435

Lender

Name	CITIZENS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SHELDON, IA 51201

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2021

May 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200601009
Date	May 3, 2006
Instrument	2006-01009

Lender

Name	AEGIS WHOLESALE CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	HOUSTON, TX 77042

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 1, 2021

August 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	MIDWEST CMNTY TITLE, MIDWEST COMMUNITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200802423
Date	Aug 26, 2008
Instrument	2008-02423

Lender

Name	CITIMORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	O FALLON, MO 63368

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2023

April 2011: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2011
Property Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Document Number	0201100770
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2011
Instrument	2011-00770
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount from Assessment
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159

Mortgage

Document Number	0201100771
Date	Apr 8, 2011
Instrument	2011-00771

Lender

Name	CITIZENS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SHELDON, IA 51201

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	84 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2018

December 2010: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2010
Property Address	229 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1159
Document Number	0201003155
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2010
Instrument	2010-03155
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	O'Brien County
Municipality	Sheldon City
Unified School District	Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,556.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$112,900 (+14.17%) Land $27,380 Building $85,520	$112,900 (+14.17%) Land $27,380 Building $85,520
2024	$1,515.00 (+10.42%)
2023		$98,890 (+14.72%) Land $27,380 Building $71,510	$98,890 (+14.72%) Land $27,380 Building $71,510
2022	$1,372.00 Homeowner's exemption	$86,200 Land $18,250 Building $67,950
2021			$86,200 Land $18,250 Building $67,950

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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