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$103,722$74 / 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 79How 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 $45,000 on Aug 23, 2006

231 THOMAS ST

SIOUX RAPIDS, IA 50585
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,404 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.
1900
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$104K
$82K low$125K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Aug 23, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,042 (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.$76,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Central
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 · 72 ft²Porch · 342 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.

E
Sioux Central Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50585These 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.148
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 100.18

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.1,248
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,008
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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 Thomas 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 76% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Buena Vista County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585
  • Older than 83% of homes in Buena Vista County

What homes are worth in Sioux Rapids 50585

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

This home
$39K$410K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Sioux Rapids 50585.

How it measures up in Sioux Rapids 50585

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sioux Rapids 50585.

Estimated value$103,722
CheaperTypical $131,038Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 231 Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSioux Rapids 50585Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,72236% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7435% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²43% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac15% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes17% of homes

About 231 Thomas St

How much is 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA is $103,722 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $82,037 to $125,407. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA last sell?

231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 23, 2006 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA built?

231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA is assigned to Sioux Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Sioux Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sioux Central High School (high), rated D. All sit in Sioux Central Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Sioux Rapids 50585?

Among the 546 homes in Sioux Rapids 50585, it is worth more than 36% of them ($103,722 against a typical $131,038), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($74 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 24% 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 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Thomas St, Sioux Rapids, IA was $1,042. The county assessed it at $76,580.

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