Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$285,366$150 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $165,000 on Oct 29, 2020

257 TERRACE DR

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,900 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$285K
$245K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Oct 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,978 (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.$241,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,050

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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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 Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyMAHASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 320 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Oskaloosa High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Oskaloosa Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52577These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,233
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

257 Terrace Dr 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 more than 85% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577

What homes are worth in Oskaloosa 52577

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

This home
$37K$479K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577.

How it measures up in Oskaloosa 52577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oskaloosa 52577.

Estimated value$285,366
CheaperTypical $159,439Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 257 Terrace Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOskaloosa 52577Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,36684% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15070% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²80% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac54% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197059% of homes58% of homes

About 257 Terrace Dr

How much is 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA is $285,366 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $244,644 to $326,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA last sell?

257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA last sold on Oct 29, 2020 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA?

257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,900 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA built?

257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA?

257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA is assigned to Oskaloosa Middle School (middle), rated A-; Oskaloosa High School (high), rated B; Oskaloosa Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Oskaloosa Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA compare to other homes in Oskaloosa 52577?

Among the 5,592 homes in Oskaloosa 52577, it is worth more than 84% of them ($285,366 against a typical $159,439), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($150 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1970 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 85% 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 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Terrace Dr, Oskaloosa, IA was $3,978. The county assessed it at $241,050.

More homes on Terrace Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Oskaloosa 52577

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 257 Terrace Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map