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$20,951$21 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $5,500 on Nov 3, 2003

205 S 1ST ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
1
Beds
1
Baths
979 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$21K
$16K low$26K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,500 · Nov 3, 2003
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.$20,951
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$16,761

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44 (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.$2,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None

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

H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi
E
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.3 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.7 mi

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50578These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,618
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,687
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.Absentee owner
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 S 1st 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 least valuable homes in Emmet County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Emmet County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ringsted 50578

What homes are worth in Ringsted 50578

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

This home
$30K$368K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Ringsted 50578.

How it measures up in Ringsted 50578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringsted 50578.

Estimated value$20,951
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$21
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area979 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 205 S 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$20,951almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than979 ft²17% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than18999% of homes10% of homes

About 205 S 1st St

How much is 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA is $20,951 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $16,212 to $25,690. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA last sell?

205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA last sold on Nov 3, 2003 for $5,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA?

205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 979 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA built?

205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA?

205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA is assigned to North Union High School (high), rated A-; North Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Union Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in North Kossuth Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than almost none of them ($20,951 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($21 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 17% of them (979 ft² against a typical 1,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1899 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than almost no 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 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 205 S 1st St, Ringsted, IA was $44. The county assessed it at $2,800.

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