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$83,959
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 56How 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 $3,500 on Feb 13, 2007

261 ELM ST

LEHIGH, IA 50557
0
Baths
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$84K
$47K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,500 · Feb 13, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$80 (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.$5,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,110

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.19 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 (General/Single)
CountyWEBSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Southeast Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Dayton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.5 mi
H
Southeast Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.6 mi

District: Southeast Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50557These 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.141
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 100.11

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,803
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

261 Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Lehigh 50557

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

This home
$36K$397K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Lehigh 50557.

How it measures up in Lehigh 50557

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lehigh 50557.

Estimated value$83,959
CheaperTypical $96,798Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

How 261 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLehigh 50557Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,95937% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac42% of homes77% of homes

About 261 Elm St

How much is 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA is $83,959 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $47,211 to $120,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA last sell?

261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA last sold on Feb 13, 2007 for $3,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA?

261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA is assigned to Southeast Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Dayton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Southeast Valley High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southeast Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA compare to other homes in Lehigh 50557?

Among the 436 homes in Lehigh 50557, it is worth more than 37% of them ($83,959 against a typical $96,798) and its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.77 ac). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 29% 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 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Elm St, Lehigh, IA was $80. The county assessed it at $5,110.

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