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253 VALLEY RETREAT

ELLSTON, IA 50074
0
Baths
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$348 (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.$27,398 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,398
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,398

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.14 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.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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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
Mount Ayr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 11.6 mi
E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 11.7 mi

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50074These 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.126
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.43%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,103
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%

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How this home compares

253 Valley Retreat 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Ringgold County

How it measures up in Ellston 50074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellston 50074.

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

How 253 Valley Retreat ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllston 50074Ringgold County
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac39% of homes35% of homes

About 253 Valley Retreat

When did 253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA last sell?

253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA?

253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA is assigned to Mount Ayr High School (middle), rated A; Mount Ayr Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Mount Ayr Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Valley Retreat, Ellston, IA was $348. The county assessed it at $27,398.

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