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$94,428$64 / 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 69How 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 $80,000 on Jul 29, 2024

218 MYRTLE ST

CRESTON, IA 50801
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,476 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.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$94K
$65K low$124K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jul 29, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,362 (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.$92,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
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.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, Attached
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.Porch · 78 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.

H
Creston High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Creston Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Creston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Creston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50801These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.9,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,132
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

218 Myrtle 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 70% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Creston 50801

What homes are worth in Creston 50801

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

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$29K$548K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Creston 50801.

How it measures up in Creston 50801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Creston 50801.

Estimated value$94,428
CheaperTypical $139,984Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,298 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 218 Myrtle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCreston 50801Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,42830% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6417% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²63% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than18823% of homes3% of homes

About 218 Myrtle St

How much is 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA is $94,428 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $65,346 to $123,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA last sell?

218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA last sold on Jul 29, 2024 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA?

218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA built?

218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA?

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

How does 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA compare to other homes in Creston 50801?

Among the 3,903 homes in Creston 50801, it is worth more than 30% of them ($94,428 against a typical $139,984), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($64 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,298 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1882 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 30% 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 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Myrtle St, Creston, IA was $1,362. The county assessed it at $92,660.

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