O'Brien County property record for 5046 280th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 3.87 acres (168,576 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,474 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0004034460 |
| Primary APN | 0004034460 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,112 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 168,576 sqft (3.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5046 280TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-7581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 03-97-42 COMM SE COR,W 642.72 TO PT BEG, W 347.56, N 494.95, E 344.01, S 480 TO PT OF BEG |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| 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 | 371 18TH ST SE, LE MARS, IA 51031-8831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000682 |
| 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 | $2,474.00 (+15.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,510 (+25.52%) Land $6,920 Building $248,590 | $255,510 (+25.52%) Land $6,920 Building $248,590 |
| 2024 | $2,142.00 (+30.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $203,560 (+34.82%) Land $5,320 Building $198,240 | $203,560 (+34.82%) Land $5,320 Building $198,240 | |
| 2022 | $1,638.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $150,990 Land $4,010 Building $146,980 | |
| 2021 | $150,990 Land $4,010 Building $146,980 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
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