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$221,335$102 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

148 S RIVER RD

PETERSON, IA 51047
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,160 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.
65.31 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.
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$221K
$170K low$272K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,630 (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.$452,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$374,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$384,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$452,700

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

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.65.31
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 416 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Sioux Central Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.8 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 11.8 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51047These 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.147
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 100.11

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.632
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,109
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

148 S 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.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Peterson 51047
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Peterson 51047
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Among the largest lots in Peterson 51047
  • Older than 83% of homes in Buena Vista County

What homes are worth in Peterson 51047

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

This home
$32K$444K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Peterson 51047.

How it measures up in Peterson 51047

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Peterson 51047.

Estimated value$221,335
CheaperTypical $98,947Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size65.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 148 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeterson 51047Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,33585% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10273% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than65.31 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190037% of homes17% of homes

About 148 S River Rd

How much is 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA is $221,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $170,338 to $272,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA last sell?

148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 65.31-acre lot.

When was 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA built?

148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

148 S River Rd, Peterson, 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 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA compare to other homes in Peterson 51047?

Among the 362 homes in Peterson 51047, it is worth more than 85% of them ($221,335 against a typical $98,947), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($102 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (65.31 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 73% 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 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 148 S River Rd, Peterson, IA was $4,630. The county assessed it at $452,700.

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