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$38,959$24 / 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 54How 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 $17,500 on Aug 27, 2020

218 S PETERSON ST

CRESTON, IA 50801
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,640 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.
1890
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

$39K
$21K low$57K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Aug 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$582 (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.$34,920 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,920

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)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (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.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.Porch · 90 ft²

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.

H
Creston High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Creston Elementary SchoolC-
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 S Peterson 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 95% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Creston 50801
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Union County

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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$30K$562K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$38,959
CheaperTypical $137,564Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 218 S Peterson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCreston 50801Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,9595% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²74% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than189015% of homes14% of homes

About 218 S Peterson St

How much is 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA is $38,959 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $21,064 to $56,854. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA last sell?

218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA last sold on Aug 27, 2020 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA?

218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA built?

218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA?

218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA is assigned to Creston High School (high), rated B; Creston Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 S Peterson St, Creston, IA compare to other homes in Creston 50801?

Among the 3,905 homes in Creston 50801, it is worth more than 5% of them ($38,959 against a typical $137,564), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($24 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 1,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 6% 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 S Peterson St, Creston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Peterson St, Creston, IA was $582. The county assessed it at $34,920.

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