O'Brien County property record for 702 Washington Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.432 acres (18,827 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,366 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0041950000 |
| Primary APN | 0041950000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 796 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,827 sqft (0.432 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 153 sqft |
| Patio Area | 433 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 702 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NINTH ADDITION LOTS 31-32 & N 10 OF LOT 33 BLK 86 |
| Legal Subdivision | NINTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-32 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
702 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 WASHINGTON AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142863 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Washington Ave was $3,366 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.4% 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 | $3,366.00 (+10.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $231,470 Land $43,110 Building $188,360 | $231,470 Land $43,110 Building $188,360 |
| 2024 | $3,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $195,260 (+17.22%) Land $38,470 Building $156,790 | $195,260 Land $38,470 Building $156,790 | |
| 2022 | $2,798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,570 Land $33,170 Building $133,400 | |
| 2021 | $166,570 Land $33,170 Building $133,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 702 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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