O'Brien County property record for 3442 Nettle Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.86 acres (211,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0005103225 |
| Primary APN | 0005103225 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,005 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| 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 | 211,701 sqft (4.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 876 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3442 NETTLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-7553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 10-96-42 COMM SW COR, N 2107.89 TO BEG, N 538.57, E 391.3, S 544.29, W 391.35 TO PT BEG, PARCEL A |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARROLL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2119 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
3442 Nettle Ave, a rural home, 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 | 3442 NETTLE AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-7553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3442 Nettle Ave was $1,912 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.4% 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 | $1,912.00 (+23.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,820 Land $7,730 Building $186,090 | $193,820 Land $7,730 Building $186,090 |
| 2024 | $1,550.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,660 (+37.98%) Land $5,940 Building $136,720 | $142,660 Land $5,940 Building $136,720 | |
| 2022 | $1,150.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $103,390 Land $4,490 Building $98,900 | |
| 2021 | $103,390 Land $4,490 Building $98,900 |
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 3442 Nettle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 3442 Nettle 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: 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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