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$115,059$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 74How 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 $44,000 on Aug 16, 2024

230 S RIVER ST

WADENA, IA 52169
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,932 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$115K
$85K low$145K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$44,000 · Aug 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$476 (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.$34,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,660
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFAYETTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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

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

E
Valley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.2 mi
M
North Fayette Valley Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.2 mi
H
North Fayette Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.7 mi

District: North Fayette Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52169These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
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.89%
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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.250
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,689
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

230 S River 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Wadena 52169
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Fayette County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wadena 52169
  • Older than 75% of homes in Wadena 52169

What homes are worth in Wadena 52169

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

This home
$42K$463K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Wadena 52169.

How it measures up in Wadena 52169

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wadena 52169.

Estimated value$115,059
CheaperTypical $138,376Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 230 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWadena 52169Fayette County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,05938% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6013% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,932 ft²79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac5% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190525% of homes25% of homes

About 230 S River St

How much is 230 S River St, Wadena, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 230 S River St, Wadena, IA is $115,059 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $85,199 to $144,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 230 S River St, Wadena, IA last sell?

230 S River St, Wadena, IA last sold on Aug 16, 2024 for $44,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 230 S River St, Wadena, IA?

230 S River St, Wadena, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,932 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 230 S River St, Wadena, IA built?

230 S River St, Wadena, IA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 230 S River St, Wadena, IA?

230 S River St, Wadena, IA is assigned to Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; North Fayette Valley Middle School (middle), rated B+; North Fayette Valley High School (high), rated B-. All sit in North Fayette Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 230 S River St, Wadena, IA compare to other homes in Wadena 52169?

Among the 239 homes in Wadena 52169, it is worth more than 38% of them ($115,059 against a typical $138,376), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($60 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,932 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1905 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Fayette County, it is worth more than 43% 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 230 S River St, Wadena, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 230 S River St, Wadena, IA was $476. The county assessed it at $34,660.

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