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$229,585$273 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $149,900 on May 9, 2016

223 HOWARD AVE SW

SWISHER, IA 52338
2
Baths
840 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$230K
$197K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,900 · May 9, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,652 (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.$209,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.Block (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.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Prairie Ridge ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.2 mi
H
Prairie Point High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.4 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52338These 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.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.3,075
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,705
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,846
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.61%

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How this home compares

223 Howard Ave 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 89% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Johnson County
  • Among the smallest homes in Swisher 52338
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Swisher 52338
  • Older than 89% of homes in Johnson County

What homes are worth in Swisher 52338

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

This home
$156K$937K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Swisher 52338.

How it measures up in Swisher 52338

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swisher 52338.

Estimated value$229,585
CheaperTypical $467,129Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,812 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 223 Howard Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwisher 52338Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,58511% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27364% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²almost no homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac13% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than194913% of homes11% of homes

About 223 Howard Ave Sw

How much is 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA is $229,585 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $197,378 to $261,792. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sell?

223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA last sold on May 9, 2016 for $149,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA has 2 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA built?

223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA is assigned to Prairie Ridge Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Prairie Point High School (high), rated D+; Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA compare to other homes in Swisher 52338?

Among the 1,378 homes in Swisher 52338, it is worth more than 11% of them ($229,585 against a typical $467,129), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($273 against a typical $244), it is bigger than almost none of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,812 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1949 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 23% 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 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 223 Howard Ave Sw, Swisher, IA was $3,652. The county assessed it at $209,500.

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