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$174,323$94 / 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 $150,000 on May 25, 2023

2800 281ST ST

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,852 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$174K
$149K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · May 25, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,658 (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.$148,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,810

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.2.00
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.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, Attached
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 · 192 ft²Patio · 224 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.

M
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Oskaloosa High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi
E
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 8.4 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%

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How this home compares

2800 281st 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 66% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Newer than 73% 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$476K

This home is worth more than 56% 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$174,323
CheaperTypical $159,439Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 2800 281st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOskaloosa 52577Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,32356% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9434% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,852 ft²78% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac84% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198073% of homes72% of homes

About 2800 281st St

How much is 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA is $174,323 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $149,445 to $199,201. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA last sell?

2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA last sold on May 25, 2023 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA?

2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,852 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA built?

2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA?

2800 281st St, 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 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA compare to other homes in Oskaloosa 52577?

Among the 5,592 homes in Oskaloosa 52577, it is worth more than 56% of them ($174,323 against a typical $159,439), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($94 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,852 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1980 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 57% 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 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2800 281st St, Oskaloosa, IA was $1,658. The county assessed it at $148,810.

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