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$125,753$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 81How 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

242 1ST ST SW

BADGER, IA 50516
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,088 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$126K
$101K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,860 (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.$185,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$186,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,940

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.A-Frame
CountyWEBSTER
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.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 · 96 ft²Patio · 119 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

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

E
Cooper Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 6.5 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50516These 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.153
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 100.10

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.92%
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.8.9%
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.637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,176
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,198
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

242 1st St Sw 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 81% of homes in Badger 50516
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Badger 50516
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Badger 50516
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Badger 50516
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Badger 50516

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

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$65K$470K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Badger 50516.

How it measures up in Badger 50516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Badger 50516.

Estimated value$125,753
CheaperTypical $180,739Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 242 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBadger 50516Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,75319% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$604% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²89% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac22% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than196345% of homes67% of homes

About 242 1st St Sw

How much is 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA is $125,753 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $101,341 to $150,165. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA last sell?

242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA?

242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,088 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA built?

242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA?

242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA is assigned to Cooper Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated C; Fort Dodge High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Fort Dodge Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA compare to other homes in Badger 50516?

Among the 323 homes in Badger 50516, it is worth more than 19% of them ($125,753 against a typical $180,739), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($60 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1963 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 49% 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 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 1st St Sw, Badger, IA was $2,860. The county assessed it at $185,940.

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