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$162,317$145 / 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 75How 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

1851 278TH ST

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,116 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.
19.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$162K
$122K low$202K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,034 (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.$98,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,380

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.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMAHASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.50
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 56 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.2 mi
M
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Oskaloosa High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Oskaloosa Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52577These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,233
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

1851 278th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Among the oldest homes in Oskaloosa 52577

What homes are worth in Oskaloosa 52577

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

This home
$37K$486K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577.

How it measures up in Oskaloosa 52577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oskaloosa 52577.

Estimated value$162,317
CheaperTypical $159,900Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,388 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size19.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1851 278th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOskaloosa 52577Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,31751% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14568% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²29% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.5 ac96% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homes2% of homes

About 1851 278th St

How much is 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA is $162,317 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $122,143 to $202,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA last sell?

1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 19.50-acre lot.

When was 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA built?

1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA is assigned to Oskaloosa Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Oskaloosa Middle School (middle), rated A-; Oskaloosa High School (high), rated B. All sit in Oskaloosa Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA compare to other homes in Oskaloosa 52577?

Among the 5,592 homes in Oskaloosa 52577, it is worth more than 51% of them ($162,317 against a typical $159,900), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($145 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,388 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (19.5 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 53% 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 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1851 278th St, Oskaloosa, IA was $1,034. The county assessed it at $98,380.

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