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$135,857
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 73How 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

170TH ST

ELMA, IA 50628
0
Baths
1.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$136K
$99K low$173K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$340 (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.$24,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,310

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.74
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Riceville High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 6.1 mi
E
Riceville Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.1 mi

District: Riceville Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50628These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.1,189
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.$65,178
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,288
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

170th 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.

What homes are worth in Elma 50628

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

This home
$39K$400K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Elma 50628.

How it measures up in Elma 50628

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elma 50628.

Estimated value$135,857
CheaperTypical $152,532Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1.74 ac
SmallerTypical 2.68 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

How 170th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElma 50628Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,85743% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.74 ac43% of homes61% of homes

About 170th St

How much is 170th St, Elma, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170th St, Elma, IA is $135,857 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,101 to $172,613. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170th St, Elma, IA last sell?

170th St, Elma, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 170th St, Elma, IA?

170th St, Elma, IA is assigned to Riceville High School (middle), rated C-; Riceville Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Riceville Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170th St, Elma, IA compare to other homes in Elma 50628?

Among the 687 homes in Elma 50628, it is worth more than 43% of them ($135,857 against a typical $152,532) and its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1.74 ac against a typical 2.68 ac). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 40% 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 170th St, Elma, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170th St, Elma, IA was $340. The county assessed it at $24,310.

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