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$141,155$100 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1385 POSTEL AVE

AURORA, IA 50607
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,408 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.
31.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$141K
$106K low$176K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,284 (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.$192,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,530
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,270

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.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.31.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

M
Oelwein Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 8.7 mi
H
Oelwein High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: Oelwein Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50607These 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.81
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.93%
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.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.515
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,020
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

1385 Postel 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 74% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Buchanan County

What homes are worth in Aurora 50607

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

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$36K$454K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Aurora 50607.

How it measures up in Aurora 50607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 50607.

Estimated value$141,155
CheaperTypical $144,882Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size31.18 ac
SmallerTypical 2.34 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1385 Postel Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAurora 50607Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,15549% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10057% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,408 ft²39% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than31.18 ac86% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than192045% of homes30% of homes

About 1385 Postel Ave

How much is 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA is $141,155 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $105,858 to $176,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA last sell?

1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA?

1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,408 square feet of living space and a 31.18-acre lot.

When was 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA built?

1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA?

1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA is assigned to Oelwein Middle School (middle), rated C-; Oelwein High School (high), rated C. All sit in Oelwein Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA compare to other homes in Aurora 50607?

Among the 216 homes in Aurora 50607, it is worth more than 49% of them ($141,155 against a typical $144,882), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($100 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,408 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (31.18 ac against a typical 2.34 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1920 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 26% 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 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1385 Postel Ave, Aurora, IA was $2,284. The county assessed it at $192,270.

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