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$86,465$86 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $39,000 on Jun 4, 2015

205 CHECKERBOARD ST

IRWIN, IA 51446
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,008 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$86K
$66K low$107K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,000 · Jun 4, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,094 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$67,126 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,046
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,126
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,126

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.Ranch
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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.Yes
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

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
Irwin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.1 mi
H
Ikm-Manning High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.9 mi
M
Ikm-Manning Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 10.9 mi

District: Ikm-Manning Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51446These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.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.7.2%
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.347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,986
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

205 Checkerboard 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 91% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Irwin 51446
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Irwin 51446

What homes are worth in Irwin 51446

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

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$25K$270K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Irwin 51446.

How it measures up in Irwin 51446

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Irwin 51446.

Estimated value$86,465
CheaperTypical $102,649Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 205 Checkerboard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIrwin 51446Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,46538% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8668% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²17% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac25% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196274% of homes64% of homes

About 205 Checkerboard St

How much is 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA is $86,465 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $66,270 to $106,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA last sell?

205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA last sold on Jun 4, 2015 for $39,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA?

205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA built?

205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA?

205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA is assigned to Irwin Elementary School (elementary); Ikm-Manning High School (high), rated A-; Ikm-Manning Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Ikm-Manning Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA compare to other homes in Irwin 51446?

Among the 279 homes in Irwin 51446, it is worth more than 38% of them ($86,465 against a typical $102,649), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($86 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1962 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 9% 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 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 205 Checkerboard St, Irwin, IA was $1,094. The county assessed it at $67,126.

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