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$151,038$131 / 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 86How 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 $137,000 on Sep 11, 2025

245 1ST AVE SE

BADGER, IA 50516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,152 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$151K
$129K low$173K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,000 · Sep 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,802 (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.$111,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,730

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.0.13
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 · 216 ft²Patio · 216 ft²Porch · 32 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.

E
Cooper Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 6.6 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.9 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50516These 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.153
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 100.10

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,176
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,198
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

245 1st Ave Se 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 66% of homes in Badger 50516
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Webster County
  • Among the smallest lots in Badger 50516
  • Older than 65% of homes in Badger 50516

What homes are worth in Badger 50516

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

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$65K$470K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Badger 50516.

How it measures up in Badger 50516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Badger 50516.

Estimated value$151,038
CheaperTypical $180,739Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 245 1st Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBadger 50516Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,03834% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13135% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²36% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 acalmost no homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195135% of homes51% of homes

About 245 1st Ave Se

How much is 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA is $151,038 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $129,226 to $172,850. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA last sell?

245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA last sold on Sep 11, 2025 for $137,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA?

245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA built?

245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA?

245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA is assigned to Cooper Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA compare to other homes in Badger 50516?

Among the 323 homes in Badger 50516, it is worth more than 34% of them ($151,038 against a typical $180,739), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($131 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1951 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 59% 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 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 1st Ave Se, Badger, IA was $1,802. The county assessed it at $111,730.

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