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$236,612$110 / 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 81How 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

2533 79TH ST

WATKINS, IA 52354
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,152 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.
3.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$237K
$192K low$281K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,034 (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.$299,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$299,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBENTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 96 ft²

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 · 10.4 mi
M
Benton Community Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.4 mi
E
Keystone ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 13.4 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

2533 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Watkins 52354
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Benton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Benton County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Benton County

What homes are worth in Watkins 52354

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

This home
$64K$491K

This home is worth more than 44% of 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.

Estimated value$236,612
CheaperTypical $252,414Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size3.26 ac
SmallerTypical 2.66 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 2533 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatkins 52354Benton County
Estimated valuepricier than$236,61244% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11021% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,152 ft²79% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.26 ac56% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes32% of homes

About 2533 79th St

How much is 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA is $236,612 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $192,495 to $280,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA last sell?

2533 79th St, Watkins, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA?

2533 79th St, Watkins, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,152 square feet of living space and a 3.26-acre lot.

When was 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA built?

2533 79th St, Watkins, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA?

2533 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 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA compare to other homes in Watkins 52354?

Among the 181 homes in Watkins 52354, it is worth more than 44% of them ($236,612 against a typical $252,414), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($110 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,152 ft² against a typical 1,699 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3.26 ac against a typical 2.66 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1920 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Benton County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2533 79th St, Watkins, IA was $3,034. The county assessed it at $299,100.

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