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205 MAIN ST

CHESTER, IA 52134
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Baths
1,600 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$824 (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.$44,840 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,840

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Post Office
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Crestwood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.2 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 15.2 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.3 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.310
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.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
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 Main 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Chester 52134
  • Older than 76% of homes in Howard County

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 205 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²62% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes24% of homes

About 205 Main St

When did 205 Main St, Chester, IA last sell?

205 Main St, Chester, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Main St, Chester, IA?

205 Main St, Chester, IA has 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 205 Main St, Chester, IA built?

205 Main St, Chester, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 Main St, Chester, IA?

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

How does 205 Main St, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). 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 Main St, Chester, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 205 Main St, Chester, IA was $824. The county assessed it at $44,840.

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