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$346,474$131 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $735,000 on Jun 3, 2026

4950 280TH ST

SHELDON, IA 51201
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,640 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$346K
$290K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$735,000 · Jun 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,322 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$239,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,070
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$239,260

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyO'BRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.64
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 280 ft²Patio · 820 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Sheldon Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Sheldon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
E
East Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.4 mi

District: Sheldon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,717
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

4950 280th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in O'Brien County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in O'Brien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Sheldon 51201
  • Older than 69% of homes in Sheldon 51201

What homes are worth in Sheldon 51201

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$52K$573K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Sheldon 51201.

How it measures up in Sheldon 51201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sheldon 51201.

Estimated value$346,474
CheaperTypical $198,805Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area2,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size3.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 4950 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSheldon 51201O'Brien County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,47482% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13146% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than2,640 ft²93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.64 ac90% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes39% of homes

About 4950 280th St

How much is 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA is $346,474 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $289,600 to $403,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA last sell?

4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA last sold on Jun 3, 2026 for $735,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA?

4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,640 square feet of living space and a 3.64-acre lot.

When was 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA built?

4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA?

4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA is assigned to Sheldon Middle School (middle), rated A; Sheldon High School (high), rated B; East Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Sheldon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA compare to other homes in Sheldon 51201?

Among the 2,358 homes in Sheldon 51201, it is worth more than 82% of them ($346,474 against a typical $198,805), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($131 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,640 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (3.64 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1920 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of O'Brien County, it is worth more than 86% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4950 280th St, Sheldon, IA was $2,322. The county assessed it at $239,260.

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