Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential (General/Single)Residential
$576,423$922 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $220,000 on Oct 27, 2005

1250 SCENIC PL

ELLSTON, IA 50074
2
Beds
1
Baths
625 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$576K
$516K low$637K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Oct 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,880 (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.$543,066 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$358,783
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,283
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,838
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$543,066

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.80 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Mount Ayr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 13.3 mi
E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 13.4 mi

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50074These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
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.43%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

1250 Scenic Pl 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 88% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ringgold County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Older than 68% of homes in Ellston 50074

What homes are worth in Ellston 50074

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

This home
$73K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Ellston 50074.

How it measures up in Ellston 50074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellston 50074.

Estimated value$576,423
CheaperTypical $524,902Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$922
CheaperTypical $521Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area625 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,076 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1250 Scenic Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllston 50074Ringgold County
Estimated valuepricier than$576,42359% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$92295% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than625 ft²8% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac58% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than198732% of homes64% of homes

About 1250 Scenic Pl

How much is 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA is $576,423 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $515,959 to $636,887. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA last sell?

1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA last sold on Oct 27, 2005 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA?

1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 625 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA built?

1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA?

1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA is assigned to Mount Ayr High School (middle), rated A-; Mount Ayr Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Mount Ayr Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA compare to other homes in Ellston 50074?

Among the 756 homes in Ellston 50074, it is worth more than 59% of them ($576,423 against a typical $524,902), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($922 against a typical $521), it is bigger than 8% of them (625 ft² against a typical 1,076 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1987 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Ringgold County, it is worth more than 88% 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 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1250 Scenic Pl, Ellston, IA was $6,880. The county assessed it at $543,066.

More homes on Scenic Pl

Closest homes

More homes in Ellston 50074

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1250 Scenic Pl on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map