O'Brien County property record for 503 N 5th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $446 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0043698800 |
| Primary APN | 0043698800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 596 sqft |
| Basement Area | 298 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 298 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 N 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1273 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 30-97-42 DEANS FIRST ADD N 95 OF E 100 OF LOT 17 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEAN'S FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 CENTRAL AVE SW, LE MARS, IA 51031-3620 |
| 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 |
| Municipality | Sheldon City |
| Unified School District | Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446.00 (+7.73%) | $29,200 (+16.01%) Land $6,270 Building $22,930 | $29,200 (+16.01%) Land $6,270 Building $22,930 |
| 2024 | $414.00 (+84.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,170 (+99.6%) Land $6,270 Building $18,900 | $25,170 (+99.6%) Land $6,270 Building $18,900 | |
| 2022 | $224.00 | $12,610 Land $4,180 Building $8,430 | |
| 2021 | $12,610 Land $4,180 Building $8,430 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 223 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 | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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