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$74,740$95 / 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 69How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

249 E 3RD ST

GRAND RIVER, IA 50108
2
Beds
1
Baths
784 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$75K
$52K low$98K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$30,640 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,640

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
41
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDECATUR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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

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

M
Central Decatur Middle School/High School High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 12.6 mi
E
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 12.7 mi

District: Central Decatur Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50108These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.122
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,815
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,379
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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%

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How this home compares

249 E 3rd 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 86% of homes in Decatur County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Decatur County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Grand River 50108

What homes are worth in Grand River 50108

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

This home
$42K$477K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Grand River 50108.

How it measures up in Grand River 50108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand River 50108.

Estimated value$74,740
CheaperTypical $154,395Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $111Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 3.2 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 249 E 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrand River 50108Decatur County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,74016% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9543% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than784 ft²14% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac36% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than18907% of homes7% of homes

About 249 E 3rd St

How much is 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA is $74,740 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $51,856 to $97,624. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA last sell?

249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA?

249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA built?

249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA?

249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA is assigned to Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School (middle), rated C; South Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Central Decatur Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 E 3rd St, Grand River, IA compare to other homes in Grand River 50108?

Among the 277 homes in Grand River 50108, it is worth more than 16% of them ($74,740 against a typical $154,395), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($95 against a typical $111), it is bigger than 14% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 3.2 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1890 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Decatur County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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