O'Brien County property record for 3181 Olive Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,994 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.63 acres (114,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,745,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,868 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0004264481 |
| Primary APN | 0004264481 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,994 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,994 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,994 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,706 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 114,562 sqft (2.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 3181 OLIVE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-7572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 26-97-42 PARCEL F OF PARCEL D OF SE 1/4 SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
3181 Olive Ave, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3342 LILY AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-8059 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3181 Olive Ave was $3,868, up 21% from the year before.
Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien County |
| Unified School District | Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,868.00 (+21.03%) | $384,450 Land $4,320 Building $380,130 | $384,450 Land $4,320 Building $380,130 |
| 2024 | $3,196.00 | ||
| 2023 | $290,880 (+32.88%) Land $3,320 Building $287,560 | $290,880 Land $3,320 Building $287,560 | |
| 2022 | $2,496.00 Additional exemption filed | $218,900 Land $2,510 Building $216,390 | |
| 2021 | $218,900 Land $2,510 Building $216,390 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3181 Olive 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 3181 Olive 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 99.1% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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