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$135,905$142 / 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 83How 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

124 ESSEX AVE SW

SWISHER, IA 52338
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
960 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$136K
$113K low$158K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,976 (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.$182,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,700

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.0.19
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 42 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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

124 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Swisher 52338
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Among the smallest lots in Swisher 52338
  • Older than 74% 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.

This home
$155K$945K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$135,905
CheaperTypical $466,770Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,803 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 1.22 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 124 Essex Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwisher 52338Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,905almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1427% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²3% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 acalmost no homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197329% of homes26% of homes

About 124 Essex Ave Sw

How much is 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA is $135,905 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,384 to $158,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sell?

124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA built?

124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

124 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 124 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 almost none of them ($135,905 against a typical $466,770), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($142 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 3% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,803 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.19 ac against a typical 1.22 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1973 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 5% 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 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 124 Essex Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was $2,976. The county assessed it at $182,700.

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