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$36,958$51 / 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 63How 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 $2,000 on Jan 14, 2008

242 ELM ST

LEHIGH, IA 50557
1
Beds
1
Baths
728 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.
2,831 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.

Valuation

$37K
$23K low$51K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000 · Jan 14, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22 (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.$1,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,410

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.152 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.07
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.None
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.Porch · 248 ft²

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

M
Southeast Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Dayton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.7 mi
H
Southeast Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.7 mi

District: Southeast Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50557These 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.141
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 100.11

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.86%
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.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,803
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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 Elm 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 Lehigh 50557
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Lehigh 50557
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Webster County
  • Among the smallest lots in Lehigh 50557

What homes are worth in Lehigh 50557

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

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$31K$382K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Lehigh 50557.

How it measures up in Lehigh 50557

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lehigh 50557.

Estimated value$36,958
CheaperTypical $96,696Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2,831 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 242 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLehigh 50557Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$36,9584% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5113% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than728 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,831 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than193048% of homes39% of homes

About 242 Elm St

How much is 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA is $36,958 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $23,317 to $50,599. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA last sell?

242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA last sold on Jan 14, 2008 for $2,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA?

242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA built?

242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA?

242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA is assigned to Southeast Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Dayton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Southeast Valley High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southeast Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA compare to other homes in Lehigh 50557?

Among the 436 homes in Lehigh 50557, it is worth more than 4% of them ($36,958 against a typical $96,696), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($51 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 6% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,831 ft² against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1930 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Elm St, Lehigh, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Elm St, Lehigh, IA was $22. The county assessed it at $1,410.

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