251 N 9th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 Property Records

O'Brien County property record for 251 N 9th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.327 acres (14,241 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$194,500 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill	$4,410 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0046810000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0046810000`
Alternative APN	`0000468100`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,317 sqft
Basement Area	1,672 sqft
Finished Basement	658 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,241 sqft (0.327 acres)
Lot Dimensions	141 ft deep x 101 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	672 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	154 sqft
Deck Area	352 sqft
Patio Area	352 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	251 N 9TH AVE
City	SHELDON
State	IA
Zip	51201-1214
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GROOTS FIRST ADD LOT 7 BLK 1
Legal Subdivision	GROOT'S FIRST ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Township / Civil Division	FLOYD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	251 N 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1214
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS STATE BANK
Apr 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS STATE BANK
Sep 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2016301
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 19, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0201600301
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	251 N 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1214
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202001482
Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	2020-01482

Lender

Name	CITIZENS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SHELDON, IA 51201

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2035

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	251 N 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1214
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	251 N 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1214

Mortgage

Document Number	0202101225
Date	Apr 19, 2021
Instrument	2021-01225

Lender

Name	CITIZENS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SHELDON, IA 51201

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	251 N 9TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1214
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202102801
Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-02801

Lender

Name	CITIZENS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SHELDON, IA 51201

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

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	$4,410.00 (+5.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$300,010 (+13.7%) Land $32,830 Building $267,180	$300,010 (+13.7%) Land $32,830 Building $267,180
2024	$4,178.00 (+9.6%)
2023		$263,870 (+17.94%) Land $29,290 Building $234,580	$263,870 (+17.94%) Land $29,290 Building $234,580
2022	$3,812.00 Homeowner's exemption	$223,740 Land $25,250 Building $198,490
2021			$223,740 Land $25,250 Building $198,490

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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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