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$65,857$90 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $35,500 on Aug 19, 2022

242 W FRANKLIN ST

LIME SPRINGS, IA 52155
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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1881
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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

$66K
$53K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,500 · Aug 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$578 (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.$47,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 135 ft²Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 104 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.5 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 10.5 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52155These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.1,044
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 W Franklin 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 94% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Howard County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lime Springs 52155
  • Older than 97% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Lime Springs 52155

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

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$51K$541K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Lime Springs 52155.

How it measures up in Lime Springs 52155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lime Springs 52155.

Estimated value$65,857
CheaperTypical $187,749Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 2.24 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1881
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 242 W Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLime Springs 52155Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$65,8576% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9029% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than728 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac17% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than18817% of homes3% of homes

About 242 W Franklin St

How much is 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA is $65,857 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $52,587 to $79,127. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA last sell?

242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA last sold on Aug 19, 2022 for $35,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA?

242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA built?

242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA was built in 1881, making it 145 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA?

242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle); Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Crestwood High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA compare to other homes in Lime Springs 52155?

Among the 632 homes in Lime Springs 52155, it is worth more than 6% of them ($65,857 against a typical $187,749), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($90 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 3% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,572 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 2.24 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1881 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 7% 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 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 W Franklin St, Lime Springs, IA was $578. The county assessed it at $47,100.

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