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$71,542
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 77How 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
Last sold for $14,500 on May 1, 2003

253 5TH ST S

CENTRAL CITY, IA 52214
0
Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$72K
$55K low$88K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,500 · May 1, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,200

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.65 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.

E
Central City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Central City Middle School/High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Central City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52214These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,119
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

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How this home compares

253 5th St S 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 least valuable homes in Linn County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Central City 52214

What homes are worth in Central City 52214

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

This home
$64K$750K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Central City 52214.

How it measures up in Central City 52214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Central City 52214.

Estimated value$71,542
CheaperTypical $243,210Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

How 253 5th St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral City 52214Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,5423% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac17% of homes43% of homes

About 253 5th St S

How much is 253 5th St S, Central City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 5th St S, Central City, IA is $71,542 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $55,099 to $87,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 5th St S, Central City, IA last sell?

253 5th St S, Central City, IA last sold on May 1, 2003 for $14,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 253 5th St S, Central City, IA?

253 5th St S, Central City, IA is assigned to Central City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Central City Middle School/High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Central City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 5th St S, Central City, IA compare to other homes in Central City 52214?

Among the 1,595 homes in Central City 52214, it is worth more than 3% of them ($71,542 against a typical $243,210) and its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 1.3 ac). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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