O'Brien County property record for 609 6th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,959 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,312 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0034120000 |
| Primary APN | 0034120000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 695 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,312 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 293 sqft |
| Deck Area | 145 sqft |
| Patio Area | 145 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 609 6TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION W1/2 S1/2 OF LOT 4 & S1/2 OF LOTS 5-6 BLK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
609 6th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 4TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 6th Ave was $1,418, up 6.9% 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 | $1,418.00 (+6.94%) | $93,010 Land $20,630 Building $72,380 | $93,010 Land $20,630 Building $72,380 |
| 2024 | $1,326.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,500 (+36.14%) Land $20,630 Building $59,870 | $80,500 Land $20,630 Building $59,870 | |
| 2022 | $1,050.00 | $59,130 Land $9,750 Building $49,380 | |
| 2021 | $59,130 Land $9,750 Building $49,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 6th 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 609 6th 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 399 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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