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$384,377$192 / 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 80How 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

1638 540TH ST

ALBERT CITY, IA 50510
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,000 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.
4.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$384K
$308K low$461K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,506 (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.$403,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$395,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.29
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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, Attached
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.Patio · 290 ft²

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

E
Albert City - Truesdale Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.7 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.4 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi

District: Albert City-Truesdale Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50510These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,301
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

1638 540th 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 98% of homes in Albert City 50510
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Albert City 50510
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Albert City 50510

What homes are worth in Albert City 50510

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

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$33K$384K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Albert City 50510.

How it measures up in Albert City 50510

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albert City 50510.

Estimated value$384,377
CheaperTypical $108,859Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size4.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 1638 540th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbert City 50510Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,37798% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19295% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²81% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.29 ac71% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than197992% of homes82% of homes

About 1638 540th St

How much is 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA is $384,377 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $307,790 to $460,964. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA last sell?

1638 540th St, Albert City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA?

1638 540th St, Albert City, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 4.29-acre lot.

When was 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA built?

1638 540th St, Albert City, IA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA?

1638 540th St, Albert City, IA is assigned to Albert City - Truesdale Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sioux Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sioux Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Albert City-Truesdale Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA compare to other homes in Albert City 50510?

Among the 504 homes in Albert City 50510, it is worth more than 98% of them ($384,377 against a typical $108,859), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($192 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (4.29 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (1979 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 94% 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 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 540th St, Albert City, IA was $3,506. The county assessed it at $403,000.

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