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$329,539$357 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $20,500 on Sep 29, 2025

3042 LINFORD LN

ELLSTON, IA 50074
2
Beds
0
Baths
924 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$330K
$256K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,500 · Sep 29, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$382 (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.$30,119 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,119
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,305
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,119

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Mount Ayr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 11.8 mi
E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 11.9 mi

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50074These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
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.43%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,103
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

3042 Linford Ln 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 77% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Older than 88% of homes in Ellston 50074

What homes are worth in Ellston 50074

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

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$73K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Ellston 50074.

How it measures up in Ellston 50074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellston 50074.

Estimated value$329,539
CheaperTypical $524,902Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$357
CheaperTypical $520Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,069 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 3042 Linford Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllston 50074Ringgold County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,53923% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35719% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²32% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac23% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than197612% of homes54% of homes

About 3042 Linford Ln

How much is 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA is $329,539 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $256,374 to $402,704. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA last sell?

3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA last sold on Sep 29, 2025 for $20,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA?

3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA has 2 bedrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA built?

3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA?

3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA is assigned to Mount Ayr High School (middle), rated A-; Mount Ayr Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Mount Ayr Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA compare to other homes in Ellston 50074?

Among the 756 homes in Ellston 50074, it is worth more than 23% of them ($329,539 against a typical $524,902), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($357 against a typical $520), it is bigger than 32% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,069 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1976 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Ringgold County, it is worth more than 73% 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 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3042 Linford Ln, Ellston, IA was $382. The county assessed it at $30,119.

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