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$370,361$207 / 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 80How 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

1221 130TH ST

EMERSON, IA 51533
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,790 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.
39 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$370K
$298K low$443K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,630 (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.$238,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.00
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 176 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

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

M
Red Oak Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 9.1 mi
E
Inman Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 9.3 mi

District: Red Oak Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51533These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,599
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.59%

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How this home compares

1221 130th 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 more than 95% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the largest lots in Montgomery County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Emerson 51533

What homes are worth in Emerson 51533

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

This home
$51K$516K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Emerson 51533.

How it measures up in Emerson 51533

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerson 51533.

Estimated value$370,361
CheaperTypical $171,887Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,790 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 1221 130th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson 51533Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$370,36188% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20786% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,790 ft²68% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39 ac94% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes27% of homes

About 1221 130th St

How much is 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA is $370,361 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $298,004 to $442,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA last sell?

1221 130th St, Emerson, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA?

1221 130th St, Emerson, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,790 square feet of living space and a 39.00-acre lot.

When was 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA built?

1221 130th St, Emerson, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA?

1221 130th St, Emerson, IA is assigned to Red Oak Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated D+; Inman Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Red Oak Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA compare to other homes in Emerson 51533?

Among the 414 homes in Emerson 51533, it is worth more than 88% of them ($370,361 against a typical $171,887), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($207 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,790 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (39 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 95% 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 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 130th St, Emerson, IA was $3,630. The county assessed it at $238,650.

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