O'Brien County property record for 4866 280th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,025 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (653,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,606 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0004054350 |
| Primary APN | 0004054350 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,025 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 256 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 | 653,399 sqft (15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 443 sqft |
| Utility Building | 760 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4866 280TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-7513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 05-97-42 S 767 OF W 851.94 OF SW 1/4 SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRD ADD |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4866 280TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-7513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,606.00 (+12.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $433,220 (+30.33%) Land $35,210 Building $398,010 | $433,220 (+30.33%) Land $35,210 Building $398,010 |
| 2024 | $4,104.00 (+59.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $332,410 (+67.15%) Land $27,080 Building $305,330 | $332,410 (+67.15%) Land $27,080 Building $305,330 | |
| 2022 | $2,568.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $198,870 Land $20,350 Building $178,520 | |
| 2021 | $198,870 Land $20,350 Building $178,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 4 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 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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