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2481 79TH ST

WATKINS, IA 52354
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,752 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.
38.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1856
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,806 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$135,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyBENTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.76
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.Central
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(1)

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.

H
Benton Community High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 mi
M
Benton Community Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.9 mi
E
Keystone ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 12.9 mi

District: Benton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52354These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,716
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,043
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

2481 79th 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Benton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Benton County
  • Among the oldest homes in Watkins 52354

How it measures up in Watkins 52354

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watkins 52354.

Living area2,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size38.76 ac
SmallerTypical 2.66 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1856
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 2481 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatkins 52354Benton County
Living areabigger than2,752 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.76 ac77% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than1856almost no homesalmost no homes

About 2481 79th St

When did 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA last sell?

2481 79th St, Watkins, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA?

2481 79th St, Watkins, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,752 square feet of living space and a 38.76-acre lot.

When was 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA built?

2481 79th St, Watkins, IA was built in 1856, making it 170 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA?

2481 79th St, Watkins, IA is assigned to Benton Community High School (high), rated C+; Benton Community Middle School (middle), rated C+; Keystone Elementary (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Benton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA compare to other homes in Watkins 52354?

Among the 181 homes in Watkins 52354, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,752 ft² against a typical 1,699 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (38.76 ac against a typical 2.66 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1856 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2481 79th St, Watkins, IA was $1,806. The county assessed it at $135,800.

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