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$50,697$41 / 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 71How 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
Last sold for $36,500 on Sep 30, 2020

242 E MAIN ST

FREMONT, IA 52561
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,226 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$51K
$36K low$65K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,500 · Sep 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$786 (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.$67,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,080

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMAHASKA
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.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
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 · 120 ft²Porch · 35 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
Fremont Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 10.1 mi

District: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52561These 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.118
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 100.14

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.1,144
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,568
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

242 E Main 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 96% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Fremont 52561
  • Older than 85% of homes in Mahaska County

What homes are worth in Fremont 52561

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

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$26K$371K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Fremont 52561.

How it measures up in Fremont 52561

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fremont 52561.

Estimated value$50,697
CheaperTypical $125,420Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$41
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,226 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 242 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFremont 52561Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,6979% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$416% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,226 ft²41% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac21% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than190018% of homes15% of homes

About 242 E Main St

How much is 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA is $50,697 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $36,237 to $65,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA last sell?

242 E Main St, Fremont, IA last sold on Sep 30, 2020 for $36,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA?

242 E Main St, Fremont, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,226 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA built?

242 E Main St, Fremont, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA?

242 E Main St, Fremont, IA is assigned to Fremont Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA compare to other homes in Fremont 52561?

Among the 376 homes in Fremont 52561, it is worth more than 9% of them ($50,697 against a typical $125,420), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($41 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,226 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 4% 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 E Main St, Fremont, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E Main St, Fremont, IA was $786. The county assessed it at $67,080.

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