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$143,997$54 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

14441 HOWARD AVE

ELMA, IA 50628
3
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
2,656 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.
4.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$144K
$106K low$182K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,110 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$114,170 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.14
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.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Mixed
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.Shed · 192 ft²Patio · 63 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Riceville High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 8.0 mi
E
Riceville Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.0 mi

District: Riceville Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50628These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.1,189
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,178
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,288
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

14441 Howard 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Howard County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Elma 50628
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Elma 50628

What homes are worth in Elma 50628

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

This home
$38K$366K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Elma 50628.

How it measures up in Elma 50628

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elma 50628.

Estimated value$143,997
CheaperTypical $146,277Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size4.14 ac
SmallerTypical 2.68 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 14441 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElma 50628Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,99749% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5422% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,656 ft²95% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.14 ac57% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes10% of homes

About 14441 Howard Ave

How much is 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA is $143,997 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $106,061 to $181,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA last sell?

14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA?

14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,656 square feet of living space and a 4.14-acre lot.

When was 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA built?

14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA?

14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA is assigned to Riceville High School (middle), rated C-; Riceville Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Riceville Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA compare to other homes in Elma 50628?

Among the 687 homes in Elma 50628, it is worth more than 49% of them ($143,997 against a typical $146,277), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($54 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,656 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (4.14 ac against a typical 2.68 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 44% 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 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 14441 Howard Ave, Elma, IA was $1,110. The county assessed it at $114,170.

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