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$34,426$16 / 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 78How 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 $15,000 on Sep 29, 2021

242 HOWARD AVE

WODEN, IA 50484
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,113 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$34K
$27K low$42K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Sep 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$842 (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.$65,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,190

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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.Yes
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 13.0 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.2 mi
M
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 13.2 mi

District: Forest City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50484These 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.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,347
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,238
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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 Howard Ave 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 97% of homes in Hancock County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Hancock County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Hancock County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Hancock County

What homes are worth in Woden 50484

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

This home
$27K$462K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Woden 50484.

How it measures up in Woden 50484

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Woden 50484.

Estimated value$34,426
CheaperTypical $70,710Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$16
CheaperTypical $52Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,113 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 242 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoden 50484Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$34,42611% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,113 ft²84% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac51% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than191927% of homes26% of homes

About 242 Howard Ave

How much is 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA is $34,426 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $26,731 to $42,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA last sell?

242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA last sold on Sep 29, 2021 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA?

242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,113 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA built?

242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA?

242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA is assigned to Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Forest City High School (high), rated B; Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Forest City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA compare to other homes in Woden 50484?

Among the 204 homes in Woden 50484, it is worth more than 11% of them ($34,426 against a typical $70,710), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($16 against a typical $52), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,113 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1919 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 3% 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 Howard Ave, Woden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Howard Ave, Woden, IA was $842. The county assessed it at $65,190.

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