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$194,770$117 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $65,500 on Dec 21, 2010

20948 ROYAL AVE

LAWLER, IA 52154
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,664 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.
15.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$195K
$158K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,500 · Dec 21, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,624 (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.$134,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,020

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.70
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 · 288 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
New Hampton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 12.2 mi
M
New Hampton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 12.4 mi
H
New Hampton High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.4 mi

District: New Hampton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52154These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,020
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,869
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,127
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

20948 Royal Ave 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Lawler 52154

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

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$35K$435K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Lawler 52154.

How it measures up in Lawler 52154

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawler 52154.

Estimated value$194,770
CheaperTypical $162,425Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size15.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.68 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 20948 Royal Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawler 52154Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,77059% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11757% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²58% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15.7 ac75% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than191435% of homes34% of homes

About 20948 Royal Ave

How much is 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA is $194,770 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $157,989 to $231,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA last sell?

20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA last sold on Dec 21, 2010 for $65,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA?

20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 15.70-acre lot.

When was 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA built?

20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA?

20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA is assigned to New Hampton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; New Hampton Middle School (middle), rated A-; New Hampton High School (high), rated B. All sit in New Hampton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA compare to other homes in Lawler 52154?

Among the 504 homes in Lawler 52154, it is worth more than 59% of them ($194,770 against a typical $162,425), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($117 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (15.7 ac against a typical 1.68 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1914 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 60% 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 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20948 Royal Ave, Lawler, IA was $1,624. The county assessed it at $134,020.

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