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$264,690$204 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $137,500 on Sep 5, 2006

231 HOWARD ST

SUMNER, IA 50674
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,296 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$265K
$226K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,500 · Sep 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,038 (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.$205,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,990

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
CountyBREMER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
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.Yes
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.Mixed
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

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
Sumner-Fredericksburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Durant Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Sumner-Fredricksburg Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50674These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.91%
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.8.3%
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.3,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,974
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

231 Howard 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 87% of homes in Sumner 50674
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Sumner 50674
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Sumner 50674
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Sumner 50674

What homes are worth in Sumner 50674

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

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$38K$425K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Sumner 50674.

How it measures up in Sumner 50674

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sumner 50674.

Estimated value$264,690
CheaperTypical $149,933Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 231 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumner 50674Bremer County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,69087% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20496% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²27% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac52% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than196071% of homes46% of homes

About 231 Howard St

How much is 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA is $264,690 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,435 to $302,945. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA last sell?

231 Howard St, Sumner, IA last sold on Sep 5, 2006 for $137,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA?

231 Howard St, Sumner, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA built?

231 Howard St, Sumner, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a split level home.

What schools serve 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA?

231 Howard St, Sumner, IA is assigned to Sumner-Fredericksburg High School (high), rated C+; Durant Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School (middle). All sit in Sumner-Fredricksburg Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA compare to other homes in Sumner 50674?

Among the 1,531 homes in Sumner 50674, it is worth more than 87% of them ($264,690 against a typical $149,933), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($204 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1960 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Bremer County, it is worth more than 61% 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 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Howard St, Sumner, IA was $3,038. The county assessed it at $205,990.

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