O'Brien County property record for 512 Washington Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,723 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,060 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0040320000 |
| Primary APN | 0040320000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| Basement Area | 343 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 343 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,723 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 298 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 512 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIFTH ADDITION LOTS 37-38 BLK 75 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-38 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
512 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 WASHINGTON AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Washington Ave was $1,060, up 7.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,060.00 (+7.29%) | $69,430 Land $35,340 Building $34,090 | $69,430 Land $35,340 Building $34,090 |
| 2024 | $988.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,980 (+36.88%) Land $31,530 Building $28,450 | $59,980 Land $31,530 Building $28,450 | |
| 2022 | $778.00 | $43,820 Land $27,180 Building $16,640 | |
| 2021 | $43,820 Land $27,180 Building $16,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Washington Ave 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 512 Washington Ave 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 | 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Premier Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Verizon.
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