617 6th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 Property Records

O'Brien County property record for 617 6th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,844 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.407 acres (17,737 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$112,500 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,084 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0034130000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0034130000`
Alternative APN	`0000341300`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,844 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,396 sqft
Basement Area	1,441 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,441 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	17,737 sqft (0.407 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 108 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	560 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Radiant
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	617 6TH AVE
City	SHELDON
State	IA
Zip	51201-1114
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FIRST ADDITION LOTS 7-8 & N1/2 OF ALLEY BET LOTS 8-9 BLK 31
Legal Subdivision	FIRST ADD
Legal Block	31
Legal Lot Number	7-8,8-9
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Township / Civil Division	FLOYD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3021
Census Tract	490300

Owner

Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	305 2ND AVE N, HOSPERS, IA 51238-7702
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN STATE BANK
Apr 20, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020886
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Property Address	617 6TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1114
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	305 2ND AVE N, HOSPERS, IA 51238-7702

Mortgage

Document Number	0020230504
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-0504

Lender

Name	AMERICAN STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 14, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	O'BRIEN IA
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2020
Property Address	617 6TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1114
Document Number	202000886
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2020
Instrument	2020-00886
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$179.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6TH STREET, SHELDON, IA 51201

Mortgage

Document Number	202000887
Date	Apr 20, 2020
Instrument	2020-00887

Lender

Name	AMERICAN STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: O'Brien County assessment roll, as of December 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	O'Brien County
Municipality	Sheldon City
Unified School District	Sheldon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,084.00 (+7.61%)	$202,180 (+16.24%) Land $31,040 Building $171,140	$202,180 (+16.24%) Land $31,040 Building $171,140
2024	$2,866.00 (+9.64%)
2023		$173,930 (+18.05%) Land $31,040 Building $142,890	$173,930 (+18.05%) Land $31,040 Building $142,890
2022	$2,614.00	$147,340 Land $14,670 Building $132,670
2021			$147,340 Land $14,670 Building $132,670

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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