O'Brien County property record for 4742 280th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.69 acres (117,175 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $982 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0004063490 |
| Primary APN | 0004063490 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 117,175 sqft (2.69 acres) |
|---|---|
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 4742 280TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 06-97-42 PARCEL C OF SE 1/4 SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
4742 280th St, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 N WASHINGTON AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1281 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4742 280th St was $982, down 13.1% 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 | $982.00 (-13.1%) | $73,480 Land $4,510 Building $68,970 | $73,480 Land $4,510 Building $68,970 |
| 2024 | $1,130.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,490 (+131.03%) Land $3,470 Building $63,020 | $66,490 Land $3,470 Building $63,020 | |
| 2022 | $544.00 Additional exemption filed | $28,780 Land $2,610 Building $26,170 | |
| 2021 | $28,780 Land $2,610 Building $26,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4742 280th 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 4742 280th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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