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$123,720$136 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $118,000 on Jul 22, 2025

2 S MERRILL ST

PRESTON, IA 52069
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
907 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$124K
$106K low$142K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,000 · Jul 22, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$29,320
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$23,456
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.76%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$94,400
MAQUOKETA STATE BANK · recorded Jul 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,038 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$112,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJackson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 730 ft²Porch · 231 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Easton Valley Junior High / High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Easton Valley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi

District: Easton Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52069These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,660
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2 S Merrill 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Preston 52069
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Preston 52069
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Jackson County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Jackson County

What homes are worth in Preston 52069

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

This home
$69K$488K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Preston 52069.

How it measures up in Preston 52069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 52069.

Estimated value$123,720
CheaperTypical $189,086Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area907 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 2 S Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 52069Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,72017% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13660% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than907 ft²5% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes33% of homes

About 2 S Merrill St

How much is 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA is $123,720 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $105,808 to $141,632. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA last sell?

2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA last sold on Jul 22, 2025 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA?

2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 907 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA built?

2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA?

2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA is assigned to Easton Valley Junior High / High School (middle), rated C+; Easton Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Easton Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA compare to other homes in Preston 52069?

Among the 639 homes in Preston 52069, it is worth more than 17% of them ($123,720 against a typical $189,086), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($136 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 5% of them (907 ft² against a typical 1,570 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1920 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 22% 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 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2 S Merrill St, Preston, IA was $1,038. The county assessed it at $112,100.

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