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$109,786$37 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $95,000 on Mar 18, 2022

218 RAILROAD ST

OTHO, IA 50569
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,971 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$110K
$79K low$141K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Mar 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,714 (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.$195,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,240

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
CountyWEBSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Deck · 320 ft²Patio · 105 ft²Porch · 304 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Butler Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 5.1 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50569These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.700
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,922
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,498
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

218 Railroad 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Otho 50569
  • Among the largest homes in Otho 50569
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Webster County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Otho 50569

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

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$30K$350K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Otho 50569.

How it measures up in Otho 50569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otho 50569.

Estimated value$109,786
CheaperTypical $98,255Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,971 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 218 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtho 50569Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$109,78655% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$372% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,971 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac62% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes13% of homes

About 218 Railroad St

How much is 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA is $109,786 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $79,067 to $140,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA last sell?

218 Railroad St, Otho, IA last sold on Mar 18, 2022 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

218 Railroad St, Otho, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,971 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA built?

218 Railroad St, Otho, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

218 Railroad St, Otho, IA is assigned to Butler Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Fort Dodge High School (high), rated D-; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Fort Dodge Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA compare to other homes in Otho 50569?

Among the 380 homes in Otho 50569, it is worth more than 55% of them ($109,786 against a typical $98,255), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($37 against a typical $88), it is bigger than almost all of them (2,971 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 44% 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 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Railroad St, Otho, IA was $2,714. The county assessed it at $195,240.

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