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$76,670$60 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $24,000 on Sep 21, 2012

229 W MERRILL ST

LIME SPRINGS, IA 52155
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,288 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$77K
$48K low$105K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,000 · Sep 21, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$76,670
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$61,336

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,146 (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.$142,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,370
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHoward
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
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 · 96 ft²

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.

M
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.4 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 10.4 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52155These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,044
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

229 W Merrill 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 90% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Lime Springs 52155

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

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$51K$541K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Lime Springs 52155.

How it measures up in Lime Springs 52155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lime Springs 52155.

Estimated value$76,670
CheaperTypical $186,990Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 2.26 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 229 W Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLime Springs 52155Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$76,67010% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$609% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²26% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac12% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than197973% of homes76% of homes

About 229 W Merrill St

How much is 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA is $76,670 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $47,988 to $105,352. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA last sell?

229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA last sold on Sep 21, 2012 for $24,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA?

229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA built?

229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA?

229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle); Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Crestwood High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA compare to other homes in Lime Springs 52155?

Among the 632 homes in Lime Springs 52155, it is worth more than 10% of them ($76,670 against a typical $186,990), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($60 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 2.26 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1979 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 12% 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 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 229 W Merrill St, Lime Springs, IA was $2,146. The county assessed it at $142,600.

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