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$136,330$158 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

2449 ELM DR

FORT DODGE, IA 50501
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
864 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$136K
$114K low$159K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,954 (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.$183,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,150

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.0.30
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
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, Attached
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 · 676 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 42 ft²

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

E
Butler Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 4.3 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50501These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,236
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

2449 Elm Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Webster County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Fort Dodge 50501
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Fort Dodge 50501

What homes are worth in Fort Dodge 50501

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

This home
$28K$446K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Fort Dodge 50501.

How it measures up in Fort Dodge 50501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Dodge 50501.

Estimated value$136,330
CheaperTypical $119,622Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,238 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 2449 Elm Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Dodge 50501Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,33056% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15880% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²15% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac74% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than197681% of homes80% of homes

About 2449 Elm Dr

How much is 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA is $136,330 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $113,511 to $159,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA last sell?

2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA?

2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA built?

2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA?

2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA is assigned to Butler Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA compare to other homes in Fort Dodge 50501?

Among the 11,399 homes in Fort Dodge 50501, it is worth more than 56% of them ($136,330 against a typical $119,622), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($158 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 15% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,238 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1976 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 54% 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 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2449 Elm Dr, Fort Dodge, IA was $1,954. The county assessed it at $183,150.

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