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$175,108$99 / 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

281 ELLA ST

RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,767 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$175K
$149K low$201K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,426 (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.$268,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 132 ft²Patio · 220 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Highland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Highland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Highland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Highland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52327These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
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.4,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,498
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,299
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.60%

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How this home compares

281 Ella 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 86% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Older than 78% of homes in Riverside 52327

What homes are worth in Riverside 52327

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

This home
$114K$644K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Riverside 52327.

How it measures up in Riverside 52327

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 52327.

Estimated value$175,108
CheaperTypical $297,020Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,767 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.24 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 281 Ella St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverside 52327Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,10814% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$995% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,767 ft²63% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac26% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than191822% of homes33% of homes

About 281 Ella St

How much is 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA is $175,108 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $149,035 to $201,181. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA last sell?

281 Ella St, Riverside, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA?

281 Ella St, Riverside, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,767 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA built?

281 Ella St, Riverside, IA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA?

281 Ella St, Riverside, IA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Highland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Highland High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Highland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA compare to other homes in Riverside 52327?

Among the 1,389 homes in Riverside 52327, it is worth more than 14% of them ($175,108 against a typical $297,020), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($99 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,767 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.24 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1918 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 38% 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 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ella St, Riverside, IA was $3,426. The county assessed it at $268,500.

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