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$171,902$57 / 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 81How 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

1896 280TH ST

IONIA, IA 50645
7
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,042 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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

$172K
$140K low$204K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,532 (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.$272,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,600

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.8 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.Rural Residence
CountyCHICKASAW
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
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.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Deck · 448 ft²Patio · 896 ft²Porch · 52 ft²

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

M
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 8.2 mi
E
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.4 mi

District: Nashua-Plainfield Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50645These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.90%
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.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.977
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.$85,597
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,200
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

1896 280th 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 less per square foot than 95% of homes in Ionia 50645
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Ionia 50645
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Ionia 50645
  • Older than 75% of homes in Chickasaw County

What homes are worth in Ionia 50645

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

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$58K$487K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Ionia 50645.

How it measures up in Ionia 50645

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ionia 50645.

Estimated value$171,902
CheaperTypical $180,087Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,042 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.84 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1896 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIonia 50645Chickasaw County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,90246% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$575% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than3,042 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac31% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than190533% of homes25% of homes

About 1896 280th St

How much is 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA is $171,902 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $139,868 to $203,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA last sell?

1896 280th St, Ionia, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA?

1896 280th St, Ionia, IA has 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,042 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA built?

1896 280th St, Ionia, IA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA?

1896 280th St, Ionia, IA is assigned to Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated C; Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Nashua-Plainfield Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA compare to other homes in Ionia 50645?

Among the 509 homes in Ionia 50645, it is worth more than 46% of them ($171,902 against a typical $180,087), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($57 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,042 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 2.84 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1905 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Chickasaw County, it is worth more than 57% 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 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1896 280th St, Ionia, IA was $2,532. The county assessed it at $272,600.

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