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$101,195$120 / 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 60How 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

14898 CLAY ST

DOUDS, IA 52551
3
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
6.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
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

$101K
$61K low$142K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,064 (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.$120,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,810

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.95
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 240 ft²

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

E
Douds Center Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Van Buren County Middle/High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 9.3 mi

District: Van Buren County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52551These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.82%
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.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,578
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,159
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

14898 Clay 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 72% of homes in Douds 52551
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Douds 52551
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Douds 52551

What homes are worth in Douds 52551

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

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$53K$565K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Douds 52551.

How it measures up in Douds 52551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douds 52551.

Estimated value$101,195
CheaperTypical $161,091Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size6.95 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 14898 Clay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouds 52551Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,19528% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12049% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²12% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.95 ac61% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than18752% of homes5% of homes

About 14898 Clay St

How much is 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA is $101,195 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $60,749 to $141,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA last sell?

14898 Clay St, Douds, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA?

14898 Clay St, Douds, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 6.95-acre lot.

When was 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA built?

14898 Clay St, Douds, IA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA?

14898 Clay St, Douds, IA is assigned to Douds Center Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Van Buren County Middle/High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Van Buren County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA compare to other homes in Douds 52551?

Among the 367 homes in Douds 52551, it is worth more than 28% of them ($101,195 against a typical $161,091), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($120 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 12% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (6.95 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1875 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 42% 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 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14898 Clay St, Douds, IA was $1,064. The county assessed it at $120,810.

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