O'Brien County property record for 305 23rd Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,655 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,726 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0048491000 |
| Primary APN | 0048491000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,059 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 621 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,655 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 274 sqft |
| Patio Area | 274 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 23RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORAB FIRST ADDITION LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORAB FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
305 23rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 23RD AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 305 23RD AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202002357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-02357 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HULL, IA 51239 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 23rd Ave was $5,726 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.4% 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 | $5,726.00 (+6.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $386,170 Land $34,130 Building $352,040 | $386,170 Land $34,130 Building $352,040 |
| 2024 | $5,380.00 | ||
| 2023 | $336,890 (+14.87%) Land $30,450 Building $306,440 | $336,890 Land $30,450 Building $306,440 | |
| 2022 | $5,046.00 Homeowner's exemption | $293,270 Land $26,250 Building $267,020 | |
| 2021 | $293,270 Land $26,250 Building $267,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 23rd 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 305 23rd 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 147 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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