O'Brien County property record for 530 N 5th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 3.94 acres (171,626 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $782 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0048418600 |
| Primary APN | 0048418600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 171,626 sqft (3.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 524 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 592 sqft |
| Lean-To | 180 sqft |
| Stable | 592 sqft |
| Utility Building | 2,160 sqft |
| Street Address | 530 N 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 30-97-42 PARCEL B OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42W |
| Legal Township | 97N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
530 N 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of December 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 530 N 5TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000231 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 530 N 5th Ave was $782.
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 | $782.00 | $54,260 Land $6,900 Building $47,360 | $54,260 Land $6,900 Building $47,360 |
| 2024 | $782.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,440 (+30.29%) Land $6,900 Building $40,540 | $47,440 Land $6,900 Building $40,540 | |
| 2022 | $646.00 | $36,410 Land $6,900 Building $29,510 | |
| 2021 | $36,410 Land $6,900 Building $29,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 530 N 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 530 N 5th 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 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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