This is a cozy two bedroom, one bath home with a large dine-in kitchen, office/den, mudroom and a large living room with a beautiful wood burning fireplace! The basement has potential for additional finished space and lots of good storage! Single stall detached garage is a plus as well. This home is just a short walk across the street from the City Park. This is an affordably priced home with a nice location.
Make yourself at home in this clean, updated, two bedroom one and a half bathroom home. There is a large kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space plus an eat in dining area. An extra room off of the kitchen is the perfect space for a pantry or an office. Stay cozy in the adorable living room with a working wood burning fireplace! The master bedroom and bathroom are right off of the living room. The basement, with laundry, has the potential for a third bedroom, hobby room, workout area, or extra storage. Talk about curb appeal! Take a look at the beautiful brick wrap around, the brick chimney, and the wood shutters! Let's take a look today!
Public Records
May 2, 2014
Sold
$77,500
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,754 (+2.3%)
$16,580 + $119,220
$135,800
2024
$1,714 (+24.6%)
$16,580 + $100,170
$116,750
2023
$1,376 (+0.6%)
$16,580 + $100,170
$116,750
2022
$1,368 (+4.0%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2021
$1,316 (+2.3%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2020
$1,286 (+0.8%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2019
$1,276 (+7.0%)
$7,840 + $71,630
$79,470
2018
$1,192 (−9.0%)
$7,840 + $71,630
$79,470
2017
$1,310 (−0.6%)
$7,840 + $68,970
$76,810
2016
$1,318 (+6.3%)
$7,840 + $68,970
$76,810
2015
$1,240 (−5.2%)
$7,840 + $67,910
$75,750
2014
$1,308
$7,840 + $67,910
$75,750
Tax history for 609 5th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,754 (+2.3%)
$16,580 + $119,220
$135,800
2024
$1,714 (+24.6%)
$16,580 + $100,170
$116,750
2023
$1,376 (+0.6%)
$16,580 + $100,170
$116,750
2022
$1,368 (+4.0%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2021
$1,316 (+2.3%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2020
$1,286 (+0.8%)
$7,840 + $78,560
$86,400
2019
$1,276 (+7.0%)
$7,840 + $71,630
$79,470
2018
$1,192 (−9.0%)
$7,840 + $71,630
$79,470
2017
$1,310 (−0.6%)
$7,840 + $68,970
$76,810
2016
$1,318 (+6.3%)
$7,840 + $68,970
$76,810
2015
$1,240 (−5.2%)
$7,840 + $67,910
$75,750
2014
$1,308
$7,840 + $67,910
$75,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
66 ft.
Lot size
5,940 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
O'Brien County
APN
0034420000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 120
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,368
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Sheldon
Middle Or Junior School: Sheldon
High School: Sheldon
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,940 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: O'Brien County
APN: 0034420000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Sheldon Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Sheldon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$157,000 – $190,000
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