O'Brien County property record for 3518 Monroe Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,399 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0005172200 |
| Primary APN | 0005172200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742,399 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Granary | 288 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,792 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3518 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-7530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 17-96-42 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARROLL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2123 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
3518 Monroe Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3518 MONROE AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-7530 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3518 Monroe Ave was $2,874 with a homeowner's exemption, up 17.8% 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 | $2,874.00 (+17.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,840 Land $108,240 Building $172,600 | $280,840 Land $108,240 Building $172,600 |
| 2024 | $2,440.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,150 (+34.36%) Land $83,220 Building $123,930 | $207,150 Land $83,220 Building $123,930 | |
| 2022 | $2,170.00 Additional exemption filed | $154,180 Land $62,410 Building $91,770 | |
| 2021 | $154,180 Land $62,410 Building $91,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3518 Monroe 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 3518 Monroe 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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