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$117,883$118 / 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 88How 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 $68,500 on Jan 26, 2018

305 W 1ST ST

MECHANICSVILLE, IA 52306
3
Beds
1
Baths
995 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1878
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$118K
$104K low$132K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$68,500 · Jan 26, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,412 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$84,010 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,010

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCEDAR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (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.Patio · 120 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary CenterB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
M
North Cedar Junior/Senior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 10.4 mi

District: North Cedar Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52306These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,413
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,061
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

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How this home compares

305 W 1st 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 90% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306
  • Older than 97% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306

What homes are worth in Mechanicsville 52306

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

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$74K$561K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Mechanicsville 52306.

How it measures up in Mechanicsville 52306

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mechanicsville 52306.

Estimated value$117,883
CheaperTypical $204,921Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area995 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1878
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 305 W 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanicsville 52306Cedar County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,88310% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11833% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than995 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac3% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than18783% of homes3% of homes

About 305 W 1st St

How much is 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA is $117,883 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $104,057 to $131,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA last sell?

305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA last sold on Jan 26, 2018 for $68,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA?

305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 995 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA built?

305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA was built in 1878, making it 148 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA?

305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA is assigned to North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center (elementary), rated B; North Cedar Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated D. All sit in North Cedar Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA compare to other homes in Mechanicsville 52306?

Among the 701 homes in Mechanicsville 52306, it is worth more than 10% of them ($117,883 against a typical $204,921), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($118 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 10% of them (995 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1878 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Cedar County, it is worth more than 14% 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 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 305 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA was $1,412. The county assessed it at $84,010.

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