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$131,680$81 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

1242 JEFFERSON AVE

ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246
1
Baths
1,630 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.
160 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$132K
$100K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,824 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$539,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$404,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$460,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$539,680

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.85 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.160.00
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 256 ft²Porch · 392 ft²

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

E
George-Little Rock Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.0 mi
M
George-Little Rock Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi
H
George-Little Rock High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 mi

District: George-Little Rock Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51246These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,544
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,023
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,712
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

1242 Jefferson Ave 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 80% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246
  • Among the largest lots in Rock Rapids 51246
  • Older than 90% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246

What homes are worth in Rock Rapids 51246

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

This home
$71K$763K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246.

How it measures up in Rock Rapids 51246

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Rapids 51246.

Estimated value$131,680
CheaperTypical $237,034Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size160 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 1242 Jefferson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Rapids 51246Lyon County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,68020% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8111% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,630 ft²57% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than160 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than191510% of homes11% of homes

About 1242 Jefferson Ave

How much is 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA is $131,680 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $99,725 to $163,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA last sell?

1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA last sold on Sep 24, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,630 square feet of living space and a 160.00-acre lot.

When was 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA built?

1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA is assigned to George-Little Rock Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; George-Little Rock Middle School (middle), rated C-; George-Little Rock High School (high), rated C. All sit in George-Little Rock Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Rock Rapids 51246?

Among the 1,470 homes in Rock Rapids 51246, it is worth more than 20% of them ($131,680 against a typical $237,034), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($81 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,630 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (160 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1915 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Lyon County, it is worth more than 20% 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 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1242 Jefferson Ave, Rock Rapids, IA was $5,824. The county assessed it at $539,680.

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