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$68,951$103 / 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 76How 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

1492 STATE HIGHWAY 2

BENTON, IA 50835
2
Beds
1
Baths
672 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$69K
$52K low$86K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$530 (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.$71,717 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,717
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,248
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,717

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.40
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
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

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

E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.7 mi
M
Mount Ayr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.9 mi

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50835These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.127
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.83%
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.6.5%
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.94
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,107
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,169
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

1492 State Highway 2 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 86% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Ringgold County

What homes are worth in Ringgold County

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

This home
$54K$263K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Ringgold County.

How it measures up in Ringgold County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringgold County.

Estimated value$68,951
CheaperTypical $156,697Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1492 State Highway 2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRinggold County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,95114% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10329% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195040% of homes

About 1492 State Highway 2

How much is 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA is $68,951 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $52,067 to $85,835. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA last sell?

1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA?

1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 1.40-acre lot.

When was 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA built?

1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA?

1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA is assigned to Mount Ayr Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Mount Ayr High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Mount Ayr Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA compare to other homes in Ringgold County?

Among the 2,990 homes in Ringgold County, it is worth more than 14% of them ($68,951 against a typical $156,697), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($103 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 13% of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1950 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1492 State Highway 2, Benton, IA was $530. The county assessed it at $71,717.

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