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$139,444$167 / 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 74How 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

121 S RIVER ST

CAMBRIDGE, IA 50046
3
Beds
1
Baths
836 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$139K
$104K low$175K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$139,444
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$111,555

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,056 (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.$71,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,700

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.A-Frame
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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

M
Ballard Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
E
Ballard West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 7.8 mi

District: Ballard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50046These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,193
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,507
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,679
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

121 S River 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 95% of homes in Cambridge 50046
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Story County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Cambridge 50046
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Cambridge 50046
  • Older than 93% of homes in Story County

What homes are worth in Cambridge 50046

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

This home
$111K$949K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Cambridge 50046.

How it measures up in Cambridge 50046

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 50046.

Estimated value$139,444
CheaperTypical $274,498Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,616 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.15 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 121 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridge 50046Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,4445% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16735% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than836 ft²2% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac9% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than190020% of homes7% of homes

About 121 S River St

How much is 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA is $139,444 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $103,575 to $175,313. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA last sell?

121 S River St, Cambridge, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA?

121 S River St, Cambridge, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 836 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA built?

121 S River St, Cambridge, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA?

121 S River St, Cambridge, IA is assigned to Ballard Middle School (middle), rated A; Ballard High School (high), rated B+; Ballard West Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Ballard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA compare to other homes in Cambridge 50046?

Among the 623 homes in Cambridge 50046, it is worth more than 5% of them ($139,444 against a typical $274,498), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($167 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 2% of them (836 ft² against a typical 1,616 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 1.15 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 7% 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 S River St, Cambridge, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 S River St, Cambridge, IA was $1,056. The county assessed it at $71,700.

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