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$74,535$99 / 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 75How 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

205 LAKE ST

SIOUX RAPIDS, IA 50585
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
750 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.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$75K
$56K low$93K high
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.$74,535
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$59,628

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$668 (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.$54,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,720

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBuena Vista
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.Frame (Unspecified)
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.None
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.Porch · 150 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Sioux Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50585These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,248
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,008
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

205 Lake 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 90% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585

What homes are worth in Sioux Rapids 50585

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

This home
$43K$395K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585.

How it measures up in Sioux Rapids 50585

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sioux Rapids 50585.

Estimated value$74,535
CheaperTypical $130,887Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 205 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSioux Rapids 50585Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,53517% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9960% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than750 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac13% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195469% of homes56% of homes

About 205 Lake St

How much is 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA is $74,535 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $56,148 to $92,922. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 750 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA built?

205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA is assigned to Sioux Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Sioux Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sioux Central High School (high), rated D. All sit in Sioux Central Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Sioux Rapids 50585?

Among the 546 homes in Sioux Rapids 50585, it is worth more than 17% of them ($74,535 against a typical $130,887), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($99 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 3% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1954 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 205 Lake St, Sioux Rapids, IA was $668. The county assessed it at $54,720.

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