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Last sold for $15,500 on Feb 11, 2015

246 N RAILROAD ST

AINSWORTH, IA 52201
0
Baths
3,500 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.
3,177 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,500 · Feb 11, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,314 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyWashington
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.Urethane
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 486 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
Highland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.3 mi
H
Highland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi
E
Highland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.8 mi

District: Highland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52201These 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.144
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 100.21

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.1,122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

246 N Railroad 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Ainsworth 52201
  • Among the smallest lots in Washington County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Ainsworth 52201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ainsworth 52201.

Living area3,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 246 N Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAinsworth 52201Washington County
Living areabigger than3,500 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,177 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190040% of homes24% of homes

About 246 N Railroad St

When did 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA last sell?

246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA last sold on Feb 11, 2015 for $15,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA?

246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA has 3,500 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA built?

246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA?

246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA is assigned to Highland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Highland High School (high), rated B-; Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Highland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA compare to other homes in Ainsworth 52201?

Among the 516 homes in Ainsworth 52201, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,500 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,177 ft² against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 246 N Railroad St, Ainsworth, IA was $1,314. The county assessed it at $87,700.

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