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$86,230$78 / 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 70How 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

280 4TH ST SW

BRITT, IA 50423
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,108 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$86K
$60K low$112K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,464 (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.$93,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,910

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Mixed
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.Patio · 180 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.

H
West Hancock High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
West Hancock Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
West Hancock Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.8 mi

District: West Hancock Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50423These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,262
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,486
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

280 4th St Sw 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 67% of homes in Hancock County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Britt 50423

What homes are worth in Britt 50423

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

This home
$37K$340K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Britt 50423.

How it measures up in Britt 50423

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Britt 50423.

Estimated value$86,230
CheaperTypical $100,199Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,382 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 280 4th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBritt 50423Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,23038% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7849% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,108 ft²25% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac66% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195658% of homes53% of homes

About 280 4th St Sw

How much is 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA is $86,230 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $60,006 to $112,454. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA last sell?

280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA?

280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,108 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA built?

280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA?

280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA is assigned to West Hancock High School (high), rated B+; West Hancock Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Hancock Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in West Hancock Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA compare to other homes in Britt 50423?

Among the 1,255 homes in Britt 50423, it is worth more than 38% of them ($86,230 against a typical $100,199), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($78 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,108 ft² against a typical 1,382 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1956 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 33% 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 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 4th St Sw, Britt, IA was $1,464. The county assessed it at $93,910.

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