O'Brien County property record for 521 Washington Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0043440000 |
| Primary APN | 0043440000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,158 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,590 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 102 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORMAL COLLEGE ADD LOT 7 & S 13.5 OF 8 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAL COLLEGE ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| 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 | 521 WASHINGTON AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006258 |
| 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 | $1,912.00 (+5.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,260 (+12.8%) Land $18,310 Building $126,950 | $145,260 (+12.8%) Land $18,310 Building $126,950 |
| 2024 | $1,814.00 (+9.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,780 (+21.88%) Land $16,340 Building $112,440 | $128,780 (+21.88%) Land $16,340 Building $112,440 | |
| 2022 | $1,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,660 Land $14,090 Building $91,570 | |
| 2021 | $105,660 Land $14,090 Building $91,570 |
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.
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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