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$156,486$135 / 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 54How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $78,500 on Jan 31, 2012

1520 N WEST ST

CARROLL, IA 51401
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,160 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$156K
$84K low$229K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,500 · Jan 31, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,416 (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.$121,770 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,770
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.6 mi
H
Carroll High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Carroll Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Carroll Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51401These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
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.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,490
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

1520 N West 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 75% of homes in Carroll 51401
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Carroll 51401
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Carroll County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Carroll County

What homes are worth in Carroll 51401

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

This home
$66K$743K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Carroll 51401.

How it measures up in Carroll 51401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carroll 51401.

Estimated value$156,486
CheaperTypical $218,203Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1520 N West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarroll 51401Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,48625% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13535% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²26% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac14% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than195741% of homes50% of homes

About 1520 N West St

How much is 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA is $156,486 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $84,197 to $228,775. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA last sell?

1520 N West St, Carroll, IA last sold on Jan 31, 2012 for $78,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA?

1520 N West St, Carroll, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,160 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA built?

1520 N West St, Carroll, IA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA?

1520 N West St, Carroll, IA is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary); Carroll High School (high), rated B; Carroll Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Carroll Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA compare to other homes in Carroll 51401?

Among the 4,685 homes in Carroll 51401, it is worth more than 25% of them ($156,486 against a typical $218,203), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($135 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1957 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 33% 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 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 N West St, Carroll, IA was $1,416. The county assessed it at $121,770.

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