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$158,845$165 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

138 HOWARD ST

ALBURNETT, IA 52202
2
Beds
1
Baths
964 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$159K
$133K low$185K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$158,845
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$127,076

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,590 (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.$128,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,200

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.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 128 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

H
Alburnett High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Alburnett Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Alburnett ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi

District: Alburnett Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52202These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,173
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,983
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

138 Howard 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 less than 84% of homes in Alburnett 52202
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Alburnett 52202
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Alburnett 52202

What homes are worth in Alburnett 52202

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

This home
$72K$659K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Alburnett 52202.

How it measures up in Alburnett 52202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alburnett 52202.

Estimated value$158,845
CheaperTypical $288,000Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,521 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 138 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlburnett 52202Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,84516% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16536% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than964 ft²6% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac12% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than196652% of homes41% of homes

About 138 Howard St

How much is 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA is $158,845 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $132,776 to $184,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA last sell?

138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA last sold on Apr 2, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA?

138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 964 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA built?

138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA?

138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA is assigned to Alburnett High School (high), rated A; Alburnett Middle School (middle), rated A+; Alburnett Elementary (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Alburnett Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA compare to other homes in Alburnett 52202?

Among the 477 homes in Alburnett 52202, it is worth more than 16% of them ($158,845 against a typical $288,000), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($165 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 6% of them (964 ft² against a typical 1,521 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1966 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 21% 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 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 138 Howard St, Alburnett, IA was $1,590. The county assessed it at $128,200.

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