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$80,039$70 / 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 57How 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

1585 FOREST AVE

CHESTER, IA 52134
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,139 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.
3.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$80K
$45K low$115K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$360 (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.$34,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.40
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 132 ft²

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

M
Riceville High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 10.9 mi
E
Riceville Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.9 mi

District: Riceville Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.310
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

1585 Forest Ave 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 85% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Howard County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Chester 52134

What homes are worth in Chester 52134

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

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$32K$329K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Chester 52134.

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Estimated value$80,039
CheaperTypical $128,106Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,139 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1585 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,03927% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7039% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,139 ft²22% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.4 ac57% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than18929% of homes11% of homes

About 1585 Forest Ave

How much is 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA is $80,039 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $45,437 to $114,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA last sell?

1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,139 square feet of living space and a 3.40-acre lot.

When was 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA built?

1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA is assigned to Riceville High School (middle), rated B-; Riceville Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Riceville Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is worth more than 27% of them ($80,039 against a typical $128,106), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($70 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,139 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (3.4 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1892 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 15% 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 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1585 Forest Ave, Chester, IA was $360. The county assessed it at $34,600.

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