O'Brien County property record for 230 N 4th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.504 acres (21,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,142 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0043580000 |
| Primary APN | 0043580000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,960 sqft (0.504 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Deck Area | 87 sqft |
| Patio Area | 87 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 230 N 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEANS FIRST ADD S 122 OF N 130 OF LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEAN'S FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
230 N 4th 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 | 230 N 4TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 230 N 4th Ave was $1,142 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.9% 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 | $1,142.00 (+10.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,370 Land $19,760 Building $80,610 | $100,370 Land $19,760 Building $80,610 |
| 2024 | $1,030.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,430 (+16.48%) Land $19,760 Building $66,670 | $86,430 Land $19,760 Building $66,670 | |
| 2022 | $1,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,200 Land $13,180 Building $61,020 | |
| 2021 | $74,200 Land $13,180 Building $61,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 230 N 4th 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 230 N 4th 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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