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$86,827$174 / 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 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1048 RIVER RD

LEIGHTON, IA 50143
1 / 2
Baths
500 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.
59.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$87K
$59K low$115K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,748 (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.$136,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,770

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyMAHASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.59.61
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Manufactured (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 140 ft²

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

E
Twin Cedars Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.8 mi
M
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Twin Cedars Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50143These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,386
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1048 River Rd 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 less than 97% of homes in Leighton 50143
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Among the smallest homes in Mahaska County
  • Among the largest lots in Leighton 50143

What homes are worth in Leighton 50143

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

This home
$83K$538K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Leighton 50143.

How it measures up in Leighton 50143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leighton 50143.

Estimated value$86,827
CheaperTypical $235,539Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size59.61 ac
SmallerTypical 2.17 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 1048 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeighton 50143Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,8273% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17470% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than500 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than59.61 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than196049% of homes53% of homes

About 1048 River Rd

How much is 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA is $86,827 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $58,922 to $114,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA last sell?

1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA?

1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA has 1 bathrooms, 500 square feet of living space and a 59.61-acre lot.

When was 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA built?

1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA?

1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA is assigned to Twin Cedars Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Twin Cedars Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA compare to other homes in Leighton 50143?

Among the 265 homes in Leighton 50143, it is worth more than 3% of them ($86,827 against a typical $235,539), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($174 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 2% of them (500 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (59.61 ac against a typical 2.17 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1960 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1048 River Rd, Leighton, IA was $1,748. The county assessed it at $136,770.

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