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1251 N RIVER RD

SIOUX RAPIDS, IA 50585
2
Beds
1
Baths
860 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.
4.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$266 (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.$29,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,800

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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.42
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.

E
Sioux Central Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50585These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.1,248
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,008
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

1251 N River Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Buena Vista County

How it measures up in Sioux Rapids 50585

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sioux Rapids 50585.

Living area860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size4.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 1251 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSioux Rapids 50585Buena Vista County
Living areabigger than860 ft²7% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.42 ac76% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than193057% of homes40% of homes

About 1251 N River Rd

When did 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA last sell?

1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA?

1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 860 square feet of living space and a 4.42-acre lot.

When was 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA built?

1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA?

1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA is assigned to Sioux Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Sioux Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sioux Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Sioux Central Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Sioux Rapids 50585?

Among the 546 homes in Sioux Rapids 50585, it is bigger than 7% of them (860 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (4.42 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1930 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1251 N River Rd, Sioux Rapids, IA was $266. The county assessed it at $29,800.

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