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$31,356$41 / ft²
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1402 MERRILL ST

RUTHVEN, IA 51358
1
Baths
772 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$31K
$16K low$47K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$104 (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.$6,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPALO ALTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Ruthven-Ayrshire High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi

District: Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51358These 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.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.78%
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.7.2%
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.1,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,799
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

1402 Merrill 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 97% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Palo Alto County

What homes are worth in Ruthven 51358

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

This home
$29K$483K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Ruthven 51358.

How it measures up in Ruthven 51358

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruthven 51358.

Estimated value$31,356
CheaperTypical $128,134Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area772 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1402 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuthven 51358Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$31,3564% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4111% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than772 ft²11% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac40% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes25% of homes

About 1402 Merrill St

How much is 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA is $31,356 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $15,729 to $46,983. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA last sell?

1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA?

1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA has 1 bathrooms, 772 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA built?

1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA?

1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA is assigned to Ruthven-Ayrshire High School (middle), rated B; Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA compare to other homes in Ruthven 51358?

Among the 810 homes in Ruthven 51358, it is worth more than 4% of them ($31,356 against a typical $128,134), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($41 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 11% of them (772 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1900 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 3% 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 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1402 Merrill St, Ruthven, IA was $104. The county assessed it at $6,600.

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