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$257,945$194 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $143,500 on Dec 27, 2010

121 ESSEX AVE SW

SWISHER, IA 52338
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,332 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$258K
$227K low$289K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,500 · Dec 27, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,242 (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.$256,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$238,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Deck · 208 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Prairie Ridge ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.2 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.4 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52338These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,075
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,705
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,846
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

121 Essex Ave Sw 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 86% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Older than 75% of homes in Johnson County

What homes are worth in Swisher 52338

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

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$164K$996K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Swisher 52338.

How it measures up in Swisher 52338

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swisher 52338.

Estimated value$257,945
CheaperTypical $460,401Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,804 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 121 Essex Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwisher 52338Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,94514% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19425% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²21% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac13% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197127% of homes25% of homes

About 121 Essex Ave Sw

How much is 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA is $257,945 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $227,015 to $288,875. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sell?

121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sold on Dec 27, 2010 for $143,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA built?

121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA is assigned to Prairie Ridge Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Prairie Point High School (high), rated D+; Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA compare to other homes in Swisher 52338?

Among the 1,378 homes in Swisher 52338, it is worth more than 14% of them ($257,945 against a typical $460,401), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($194 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,804 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1971 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 33% 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 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was $4,242. The county assessed it at $256,900.

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