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$98,685$36 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $33,000 on Jan 2, 1991

157 W 5TH ST

BENNETT, IA 52721
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,760 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$99K
$71K low$126K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$33,000 · Jan 2, 1991
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$6,540
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$5,232
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.100%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$92,145
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Mar 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,502 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$292,630 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$292,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCedar
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 486 ft²Patio · 486 ft²Porch · 220 ft²

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

E
Bennett Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Tipton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Tipton Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.7 mi

District: Bennett Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52721These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,212
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

157 W 5th 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 94% of homes in Cedar County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Cedar County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Cedar County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Bennett 52721
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cedar County

What homes are worth in Bennett 52721

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

This home
$64K$415K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Bennett 52721.

How it measures up in Bennett 52721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennett 52721.

Estimated value$98,685
CheaperTypical $158,664Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$36
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 157 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennett 52721Cedar County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,68513% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,760 ft²96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac29% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than189819% of homes10% of homes

About 157 W 5th St

How much is 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA is $98,685 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $70,988 to $126,382. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA last sell?

157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA last sold on Jan 2, 1991 for $33,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA?

157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,760 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA built?

157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA?

157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA is assigned to Bennett Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Tipton High School (high), rated C+; Tipton Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Bennett Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA compare to other homes in Bennett 52721?

Among the 324 homes in Bennett 52721, it is worth more than 13% of them ($98,685 against a typical $158,664), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($36 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,760 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1898 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Cedar County, it is worth more than 6% 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 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 157 W 5th St, Bennett, IA was $3,502. The county assessed it at $292,630.

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