O'Brien County property record for 426 16th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 5.04 acres (219,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0050172700 |
| Primary APN | 0050172700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 502 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 219,541 sqft (5.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 256 sqft |
| Lean-To | 288 sqft |
| Utility Building | 7,020 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 426 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 06-96-42 AUD SUBD N 1/2 NW 1/4 E 296 OF N 699 OF LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 96N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CARROLL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
426 16th St, 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 | 426 16TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 16th St was $3,108 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.8% 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 | $3,108.00 (+8.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,800 Land $12,090 Building $206,710 | $218,800 Land $12,090 Building $206,710 |
| 2024 | $2,856.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,470 (+25.25%) Land $9,300 Building $173,170 | $182,470 Land $9,300 Building $173,170 | |
| 2022 | $2,432.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $145,690 Land $6,990 Building $138,700 | |
| 2021 | $145,690 Land $6,990 Building $138,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 16th St 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 426 16th St 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% 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 24 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 |
May also be available: GigFire.
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