O'Brien County property record for 821 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 4 ba · 780 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0039350000 |
| Primary APN | 0039350000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 821 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELDON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51201-1603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | FIFTH ADDITION LOT 6 BLK 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | FLOYD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 490300 |
Source: O'Brien County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1519 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1830 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | O'BRIEN IA |
| Property Address | 821 4TH ST, SHELDON, IA 51201-1603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1519 ELM CT, SHELDON, IA 51201-1830 |
| Document Number | 0020232165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-2165 |
| Name | BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHELDON, IA 51201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2028 |
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 | $1,496.00 (+216.95%) | $98,030 (+242.52%) Land $16,580 Building $81,450 | $98,030 (+242.52%) Land $16,580 Building $81,450 |
| 2024 | $472.00 (-48.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,620 (-52.72%) Land $14,790 Building $13,830 | $28,620 (-52.72%) Land $14,790 Building $13,830 | |
| 2022 | $916.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,530 Land $12,750 Building $47,780 | |
| 2021 | $60,530 Land $12,750 Building $47,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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