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$106,643$57 / 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 80How 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

228 S 4TH ST

SHEFFIELD, IA 50475
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,864 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$107K
$85K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,956 (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.$147,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,500

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.11 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.minimal

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
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 417 ft²Patio · 495 ft²Porch · 81 ft²

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

H
West Fork High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
West Fork Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 mi
E
West Fork Elementary at RockwellC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.5 mi

District: West Fork Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50475These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,850
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,882
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,738
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

228 S 4th 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 67% of homes in Sheffield 50475
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Sheffield 50475
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Sheffield 50475

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

This home
$44K$444K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Sheffield 50475.

How it measures up in Sheffield 50475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sheffield 50475.

Estimated value$106,643
CheaperTypical $132,838Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 228 S 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSheffield 50475Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,64333% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5717% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,864 ft²70% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac37% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than192549% of homes45% of homes

About 228 S 4th St

How much is 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA is $106,643 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $85,284 to $128,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA last sell?

228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA?

228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,864 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA built?

228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA?

228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA is assigned to West Fork High School (high); West Fork Middle School (middle), rated C; West Fork Elementary at Rockwell (elementary), rated C+. All sit in West Fork Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA compare to other homes in Sheffield 50475?

Among the 741 homes in Sheffield 50475, it is worth more than 33% of them ($106,643 against a typical $132,838), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($57 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,864 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1925 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 40% 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 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 S 4th St, Sheffield, IA was $1,956. The county assessed it at $147,500.

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