4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA 51201 Property Records

O'Brien County property record for 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA 51201

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size3.64 acres (158,558 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$735,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill$1,844 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
May 2023 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0004043345

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0004043345

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,640 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Basement Area1,020 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,020 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area158,558 sqft (3.64 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Deck Area280 sqft
Patio Area820 sqft
Lean-To900 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address4950 280TH ST
CitySHELDON
StateIA
Zip51201-7514
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description04-97-42 PARCEL C OF S 1/2 SW 1/4
Legal Range42W
Legal Township97N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionDANIEL WITTROCK
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Township / Civil DivisionFLOYD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract490200

Owner

Source: O'Brien County records, as of July 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2749 NETTLE AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-7543
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 3, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 31, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS STATE BANK
Feb 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
ASHTON STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20261612
Prior Transfer DateJun 2, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc0000001612
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Recording DateJun 3, 2026
Property Address4950 280TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-7514
Document Number0000001612
Instrument DateJun 2, 2026
Instrument20261612
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$118,695.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2749 NETTLE AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-7543

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Property Address4950 280TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-7514
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4950 280TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-7514

Mortgage

Document Number0202301057
DateMay 31, 2023
Instrument2023-01057
Lender
NameCITIZENS STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressSHELDON, IA 51201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionO'BRIEN IA
Property Address4950 280TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-7514
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202000324
DateFeb 18, 2020
Instrument2020-00324
Lender
NameASHTON STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressASHTON, IA 51232
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueMar 18, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyO'Brien County
Unified School DistrictSheldon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,844.00 Homeowner's exemption$239,260 (+36.96%) Land $6,190 Building $233,070$239,260 (+36.96%) Land $6,190 Building $233,070
2024$1,844.00 (+31.53%)
2023$174,690 (+34.81%) Land $4,760 Building $169,930$174,690 (+34.81%) Land $4,760 Building $169,930
2022$1,402.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$129,580 Land $3,600 Building $125,980
2021$129,580 Land $3,600 Building $125,980

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Premier Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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