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$124,851$97 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

256 2ND AVE

ASHTON, IA 51232
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,288 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.

Valuation

$125K
$106K low$144K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,806 (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.$106,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$106,490

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOSCEOLA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Sheldon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.2 mi
H
Sheldon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi
E
East Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.4 mi

District: Sheldon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51232These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.612
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,421
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

256 2nd Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Ashton 51232
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Ashton 51232
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Ashton 51232

What homes are worth in Ashton 51232

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

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$60K$495K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Ashton 51232.

How it measures up in Ashton 51232

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 51232.

Estimated value$124,851
CheaperTypical $141,452Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 256 2nd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 51232Osceola County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,85136% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9754% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²29% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac23% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than197888% of homes84% of homes

About 256 2nd Ave

How much is 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA is $124,851 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $105,755 to $143,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA last sell?

256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA?

256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA built?

256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA?

256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA is assigned to Sheldon Middle School (middle), rated B+; Sheldon High School (high), rated C+; East Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Sheldon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA compare to other homes in Ashton 51232?

Among the 370 homes in Ashton 51232, it is worth more than 36% of them ($124,851 against a typical $141,452), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($97 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1978 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Osceola County, it is worth more than 40% 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 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 2nd Ave, Ashton, IA was $1,806. The county assessed it at $106,490.

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