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$33,900$25 / 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 75How 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 $16,900 on Oct 22, 1994

217 S 2ND ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,372 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.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$34K
$25K low$42K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,900 · Oct 22, 1994
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.$33,900
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$27,120

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$622 (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.$47,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEmmet
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 216 ft²

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 · 7.5 mi
E
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.3 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 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

217 S 2nd 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 97% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Emmet County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Older than 75% of homes in Emmet County

What homes are worth in Ringsted 50578

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

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$30K$382K

This home is worth more than 3% of 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$33,900
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$25
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 217 S 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,9003% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$253% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²50% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac8% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191442% of homes25% of homes

About 217 S 2nd St

How much is 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA is $33,900 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $25,375 to $42,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA last sell?

217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA last sold on Oct 22, 1994 for $16,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA built?

217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

217 S 2nd 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 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than 3% of them ($33,900 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($25 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1914 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 3% 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 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 217 S 2nd St, Ringsted, IA was $622. The county assessed it at $47,000.

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