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$153,567$148 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $142,000 on Sep 2, 2025

149 W FRANKLIN ST

WEST UNION, IA 52175
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,040 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$154K
$135K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · Sep 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,430 (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.$126,550 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Concrete
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.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
West Union Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.1 mi
H
North Fayette Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
North Fayette Valley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: North Fayette Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52175These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.90%
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.11%
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.3,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,319
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

149 W Franklin 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 more than 67% of homes in Fayette County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Fayette County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in West Union 52175
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in West Union 52175
  • Newer than 73% of homes in West Union 52175

What homes are worth in West Union 52175

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

This home
$31K$473K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in West Union 52175.

How it measures up in West Union 52175

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 52175.

Estimated value$153,567
CheaperTypical $135,125Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 149 W Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 52175Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,56756% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14874% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²18% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than197473% of homes73% of homes

About 149 W Franklin St

How much is 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA is $153,567 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $134,654 to $172,480. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA last sell?

149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA last sold on Sep 2, 2025 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA?

149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA built?

149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA?

149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA is assigned to West Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; North Fayette Valley High School (high), rated B-; North Fayette Valley Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in North Fayette Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA compare to other homes in West Union 52175?

Among the 1,437 homes in West Union 52175, it is worth more than 56% of them ($153,567 against a typical $135,125), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($148 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1974 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 67% 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 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 149 W Franklin St, West Union, IA was $1,430. The county assessed it at $126,550.

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