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$256,472$170 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

306 5TH ST SW

WEST BEND, IA 50597
1.5
Baths
1,513 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$256K
$221K low$292K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,746 (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.$129,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPALO ALTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.Block (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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 106 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

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

M
West Bend-Mallard Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
H
West Bend-Mallard High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
West Bend-Mallard Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50597These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,942
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

306 5th 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 more than 81% of homes in West Bend 50597
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in West Bend 50597

What homes are worth in West Bend 50597

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

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$32K$497K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in West Bend 50597.

How it measures up in West Bend 50597

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Bend 50597.

Estimated value$256,472
CheaperTypical $155,807Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,513 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,514 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 306 5th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Bend 50597Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,47281% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17086% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,513 ft²50% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac40% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195251% of homes55% of homes

About 306 5th St Sw

How much is 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA is $256,472 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $220,882 to $292,062. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA last sell?

306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA?

306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,513 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA built?

306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA?

306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA is assigned to West Bend-Mallard Middle School (middle), rated C+; West Bend-Mallard High School (high), rated C; West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in West Bend-Mallard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA compare to other homes in West Bend 50597?

Among the 570 homes in West Bend 50597, it is worth more than 81% of them ($256,472 against a typical $155,807), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($170 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,513 ft² against a typical 1,514 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1952 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 81% 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 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 306 5th St Sw, West Bend, IA was $1,746. The county assessed it at $129,000.

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