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$237,885$99 / 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 73How 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
Last sold for $117,500 on Apr 2, 2019

229 UNIVERSITY ST

PELLA, IA 50219
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,399 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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

$238K
$175K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,500 · Apr 2, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,896 (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.$228,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,310

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.Split Level
CountyMarion
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 194 ft²Patio · 700 ft²Porch · 105 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
Pella High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Pella Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi

District: Pella Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50219These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.13,848
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,919
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

229 University 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 78% of homes in Pella 50219
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Pella 50219
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Pella 50219
  • Older than 98% of homes in Pella 50219

What homes are worth in Pella 50219

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

This home
$130K$794K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Pella 50219.

How it measures up in Pella 50219

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pella 50219.

Estimated value$237,885
CheaperTypical $330,058Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,399 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 229 University St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePella 50219Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,88522% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$993% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,399 ft²86% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18972% of homes2% of homes

About 229 University St

How much is 229 University St, Pella, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 University St, Pella, IA is $237,885 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $174,681 to $301,089. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 University St, Pella, IA last sell?

229 University St, Pella, IA last sold on Apr 2, 2019 for $117,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 University St, Pella, IA?

229 University St, Pella, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,399 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 229 University St, Pella, IA built?

229 University St, Pella, IA was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 229 University St, Pella, IA?

229 University St, Pella, IA is assigned to Pella High School (high), rated A; Pella Middle School (middle), rated A; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Pella Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 University St, Pella, IA compare to other homes in Pella 50219?

Among the 5,072 homes in Pella 50219, it is worth more than 22% of them ($237,885 against a typical $330,058), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($99 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,399 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1897 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 48% 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 229 University St, Pella, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 229 University St, Pella, IA was $2,896. The county assessed it at $228,310.

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