O'Brien County property record for 706 6th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0032870000 |
| Primary APN | 0032870000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,150 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 788 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 706 6TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LOT 11 & N 1/2 OF ALLEY BET LOTS 10-11 BLK 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELDON |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
706 6th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 6TH AVE, SHELDON, IA 51201-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 6th Ave was $2,252 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.2% 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 | $2,252.00 (+7.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,540 Land $17,110 Building $141,430 | $158,540 Land $17,110 Building $141,430 |
| 2024 | $2,100.00 | ||
| 2023 | $137,730 (+42.17%) Land $17,110 Building $120,620 | $137,730 Land $17,110 Building $120,620 | |
| 2022 | $1,562.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,880 Land $8,090 Building $88,790 | |
| 2021 | $96,880 Land $8,090 Building $88,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 6th 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 706 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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