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$216,040$147 / 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 54How 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 $170,500 on May 15, 2025

205 FOREST ST

ELMA, IA 50628
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,469 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$216K
$116K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,500 · May 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,410 (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.$79,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Patio · 130 ft²Porch · 421 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Crestwood High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 18.9 mi
M
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 18.9 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 18.9 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50628These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.1,189
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.$65,178
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,288
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

205 Forest 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 more than 71% of homes in Elma 50628
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Elma 50628
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Elma 50628
  • Older than 81% of homes in Elma 50628

What homes are worth in Elma 50628

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

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This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Elma 50628.

How it measures up in Elma 50628

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elma 50628.

Estimated value$216,040
CheaperTypical $147,251Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,469 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 2.71 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 205 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElma 50628Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,04071% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14774% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,469 ft²45% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac29% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than189819% of homes20% of homes

About 205 Forest St

How much is 205 Forest St, Elma, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Forest St, Elma, IA is $216,040 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $115,988 to $316,092. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Forest St, Elma, IA last sell?

205 Forest St, Elma, IA last sold on May 15, 2025 for $170,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 205 Forest St, Elma, IA?

205 Forest St, Elma, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 205 Forest St, Elma, IA built?

205 Forest St, Elma, IA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 Forest St, Elma, IA?

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

How does 205 Forest St, Elma, IA compare to other homes in Elma 50628?

Among the 687 homes in Elma 50628, it is worth more than 71% of them ($216,040 against a typical $147,251), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($147 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,469 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 2.71 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1898 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 62% 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 Forest St, Elma, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Forest St, Elma, IA was $1,410. The county assessed it at $79,650.

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