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$222,588$106 / 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 79How 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

1938 FOREST AVE

CHESTER, IA 52134
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,100 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.
39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$223K
$175K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,958 (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.$154,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,120

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.00
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 18.8 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 18.8 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 18.8 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.16%
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.310
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.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
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

1938 Forest Ave 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 80% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Among the largest lots in Chester 52134
  • Older than 72% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Chester 52134

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

This home
$32K$329K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Chester 52134.

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Estimated value$222,588
CheaperTypical $128,106Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size39 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 1938 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,58880% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10664% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²89% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than190439% of homes28% of homes

About 1938 Forest Ave

How much is 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA is $222,588 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $175,405 to $269,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA last sell?

1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet of living space and a 39.00-acre lot.

When was 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA built?

1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle); Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Crestwood High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is worth more than 80% of them ($222,588 against a typical $128,106), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($106 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (39 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1904 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 70% 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 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1938 Forest Ave, Chester, IA was $1,958. The county assessed it at $154,120.

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