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$56,649$38 / 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 76How 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

1197 640TH ST

WASHTA, IA 51061
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,481 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$57K
$43K low$70K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,200 (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.$127,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Patio · 72 ft²Porch · 167 ft²

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

E
River Valley Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi
M
River Valley Junior- Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 10.3 mi

District: River Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51061These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,364
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,612
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

1197 640th 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 less than 91% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Among the oldest homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Washta 51061

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

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$31K$330K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Washta 51061.

How it measures up in Washta 51061

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washta 51061.

Estimated value$56,649
CheaperTypical $126,871Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$38
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,481 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1197 640th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashta 51061Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,64912% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3810% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,481 ft²57% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac49% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homesalmost no homes

About 1197 640th St

How much is 1197 640th St, Washta, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1197 640th St, Washta, IA is $56,649 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $43,083 to $70,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1197 640th St, Washta, IA last sell?

1197 640th St, Washta, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1197 640th St, Washta, IA?

1197 640th St, Washta, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,481 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 1197 640th St, Washta, IA built?

1197 640th St, Washta, IA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1197 640th St, Washta, IA?

1197 640th St, Washta, IA is assigned to River Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B; River Valley Junior- Senior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in River Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1197 640th St, Washta, IA compare to other homes in Washta 51061?

Among the 241 homes in Washta 51061, it is worth more than 12% of them ($56,649 against a typical $126,871), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($38 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,481 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 9% 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 1197 640th St, Washta, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1197 640th St, Washta, IA was $1,200. The county assessed it at $127,250.

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