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$196,778$207 / 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 82How 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

216 1ST AVE

ROWLEY, IA 52329
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
952 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$197K
$161K low$233K 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.$83,478
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$66,782
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.59%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$88,300
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Sep 22, 2017
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$25,000
VERIDIAN CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,452 (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.$126,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.4 mi
E
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 7.5 mi

District: Independence Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52329These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.712
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,472
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

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

216 1st 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Rowley 52329
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Rowley 52329

What homes are worth in Rowley 52329

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

This home
$89K$572K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Rowley 52329.

How it measures up in Rowley 52329

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowley 52329.

Estimated value$196,778
CheaperTypical $234,667Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 216 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowley 52329Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,77839% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20775% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac27% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than196758% of homes54% of homes

About 216 1st Ave

How much is 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA is $196,778 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $160,570 to $232,986. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA last sell?

216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA?

216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA built?

216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA?

216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA is assigned to Independence Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C; East Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Independence Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA compare to other homes in Rowley 52329?

Among the 357 homes in Rowley 52329, it is worth more than 39% of them ($196,778 against a typical $234,667), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($207 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 11% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,441 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1967 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 46% 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 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 216 1st Ave, Rowley, IA was $1,452. The county assessed it at $126,700.

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