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$438,989$308 / 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 85How 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

2280 170TH ST

ALVORD, IA 51230
2 / 1
Baths
1,424 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.
146.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$439K
$373K low$505K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,106 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$639,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$508,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$639,090

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%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.146.86
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²

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

E
West Lyon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.9 mi
H
West Lyon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
M
West Lyon Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.9 mi

District: West Lyon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51230These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.511
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,603
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

2280 170th 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 more than 89% of homes in Alvord 51230
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Alvord 51230
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Alvord 51230
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Alvord 51230
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lyon County

What homes are worth in Alvord 51230

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

This home
$51K$591K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Alvord 51230.

How it measures up in Alvord 51230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alvord 51230.

Estimated value$438,989
CheaperTypical $151,835Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,661 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size146.86 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 2280 170th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlvord 51230Lyon County
Estimated valuepricier than$438,98989% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$308almost all homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,424 ft²31% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than146.86 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than191520% of homes11% of homes

About 2280 170th St

How much is 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA is $438,989 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $372,977 to $505,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA?

2280 170th St, Alvord, IA has 2 bathrooms, 1,424 square feet of living space and a 146.86-acre lot.

When was 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA built?

2280 170th St, Alvord, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA?

2280 170th St, Alvord, IA is assigned to West Lyon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; West Lyon High School (high), rated B; West Lyon Junior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in West Lyon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA compare to other homes in Alvord 51230?

Among the 185 homes in Alvord 51230, it is worth more than 89% of them ($438,989 against a typical $151,835), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($308 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,424 ft² against a typical 1,661 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (146.86 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1915 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lyon County, it is worth more than 86% 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 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2280 170th St, Alvord, IA was $7,106. The county assessed it at $639,090.

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