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$98,656
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 76How 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

207 RUTH ST

WEST BEND, IA 50597
0
Baths
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$99K
$75K low$122K 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.$98,656
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$78,925

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$56 (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.$4,070 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,070

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPalo Alto
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40

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

M
West Bend-Mallard Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.2 mi
H
West Bend-Mallard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi
E
West Bend-Mallard Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.2 mi

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50597These 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.83
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 100.15

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.1,277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,942
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.Yes

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

207 Ruth 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 74% of homes in West Bend 50597

What homes are worth in West Bend 50597

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

This home
$35K$530K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in West Bend 50597.

How it measures up in West Bend 50597

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Bend 50597.

Estimated value$98,656
CheaperTypical $162,094Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

How 207 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Bend 50597Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,65626% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac57% of homes61% of homes

About 207 Ruth St

How much is 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA is $98,656 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $75,221 to $122,091. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA last sell?

207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA last sold on Apr 24, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA?

207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA is assigned to West Bend-Mallard Middle School (middle), rated C-; West Bend-Mallard High School (high), rated B-; West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in West Bend-Mallard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA compare to other homes in West Bend 50597?

Among the 570 homes in West Bend 50597, it is worth more than 26% of them ($98,656 against a typical $162,094) and its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.35 ac). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 36% 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 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 207 Ruth St, West Bend, IA was $56. The county assessed it at $4,070.

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