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$50,587$79 / 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 68How 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 $7,500 on Jun 4, 1984

17 N 2ND ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
1
Baths
642 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.
3,343 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$51K
$35K low$67K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,500 · Jun 4, 1984
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.$50,587
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$40,470

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$138 (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.$24,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 192 ft²

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

H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi
E
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.6 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50578These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.397
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.$75,618
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

17 N 2nd 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 90% of homes in Emmet County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Emmet County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Emmet County
  • Among the smallest lots in Ringsted 50578
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Ringsted 50578

What homes are worth in Ringsted 50578

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

This home
$30K$354K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Ringsted 50578.

How it measures up in Ringsted 50578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringsted 50578.

Estimated value$50,587
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area642 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,343 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 17 N 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,58718% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7961% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than642 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,343 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194866% of homes54% of homes

About 17 N 2nd St

How much is 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA is $50,587 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $34,515 to $66,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA last sell?

17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA last sold on Jun 4, 1984 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA has 1 bathrooms, 642 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA built?

17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA is assigned to North Union High School (high), rated A-; North Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Union Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in North Kossuth Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than 18% of them ($50,587 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($79 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 4% of them (642 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,343 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1948 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 10% 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 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 17 N 2nd St, Ringsted, IA was $138. The county assessed it at $24,600.

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