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$115,079$130 / 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 86How 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 $121,000 on Feb 21, 2025

217 1ST ST SW

FOSTORIA, IA 51340
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
882 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$115K
$99K low$131K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$121,000 · Feb 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,202 (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.$106,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$106,490

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.Cape Cod
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 82 ft²Porch · 180 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Okoboji Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.6 mi
E
Okoboji Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.6 mi
H
Okoboji High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Okoboji Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51340These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.0
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,409
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

217 1st St Sw 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 67% of homes in Clay County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Fostoria 51340
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Fostoria 51340
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Fostoria 51340

What homes are worth in Fostoria 51340

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

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$40K$219K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Fostoria 51340.

How it measures up in Fostoria 51340

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fostoria 51340.

Estimated value$115,079
CheaperTypical $115,079Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area882 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 217 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFostoria 51340Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,07950% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13092% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than882 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac7% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194548% of homes40% of homes

About 217 1st St Sw

How much is 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA is $115,079 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $99,288 to $130,870. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA last sell?

217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA last sold on Feb 21, 2025 for $121,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA?

217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 882 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA built?

217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA?

217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA is assigned to Okoboji Middle School (middle), rated B-; Okoboji Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Okoboji High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Okoboji Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA compare to other homes in Fostoria 51340?

Among the 103 homes in Fostoria 51340, it is worth more than 50% of them ($115,079 against a typical $115,079), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($130 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 8% of them (882 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1945 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 33% 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 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 1st St Sw, Fostoria, IA was $1,202. The county assessed it at $106,490.

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