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Last sold for $83,000 on Feb 8, 2019

197 OTTER ST

WEST UNION, IA 52175
2
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,338 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$83,000 · Feb 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,750 (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.$135,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,260

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.Split Foyer
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 120 ft²Patio · 168 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
West Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.5 mi
H
North Fayette Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
North Fayette Valley Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.6 mi

District: North Fayette Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52175These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.3,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,319
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

197 Otter 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in West Union 52175
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Fayette County

How it measures up in West Union 52175

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 52175.

Living area1,338 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 197 Otter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 52175Fayette County
Living areabigger than1,338 ft²41% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac32% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than197877% of homes78% of homes

About 197 Otter St

When did 197 Otter St, West Union, IA last sell?

197 Otter St, West Union, IA last sold on Feb 8, 2019 for $83,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Otter St, West Union, IA?

197 Otter St, West Union, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,338 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 197 Otter St, West Union, IA built?

197 Otter St, West Union, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 197 Otter St, West Union, IA?

197 Otter St, West Union, IA is assigned to West Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Fayette Valley High School (high), rated B-; North Fayette Valley Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in North Fayette Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Otter St, West Union, IA compare to other homes in West Union 52175?

Among the 1,437 homes in West Union 52175, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,338 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1978 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Otter St, West Union, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Otter St, West Union, IA was $1,750. The county assessed it at $135,260.

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