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$50,744$47 / 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 66How 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

309 RAILROAD AVE

OTO, IA 51044
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.

Valuation

$51K
$33K low$68K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$474 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,000

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.A-Frame
CountyWoodbury
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, 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.Porch · 72 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.

E
Anthon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.1 mi
M
Mvao Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi
H
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.0 mi

District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51044These 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.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.86%
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.7.6%
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.311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,826
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

309 Railroad Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Woodbury County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Woodbury County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Oto 51044
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Oto 51044
  • Older than 70% of homes in Woodbury County

What homes are worth in Oto 51044

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

This home
$29K$347K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Oto 51044.

How it measures up in Oto 51044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oto 51044.

Estimated value$50,744
CheaperTypical $110,108Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2.09 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 309 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOto 51044Woodbury County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,74418% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4713% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²23% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192045% of homes30% of homes

About 309 Railroad Ave

How much is 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA is $50,744 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $33,295 to $68,193. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA built?

309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA is assigned to Anthon Elementary School (elementary); Mvao Middle School (middle); Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA compare to other homes in Oto 51044?

Among the 114 homes in Oto 51044, it is worth more than 18% of them ($50,744 against a typical $110,108), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($47 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 2.09 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1920 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Woodbury County, it is worth more than almost no 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 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

The 2023 property tax bill for 309 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA was $474. The county assessed it at $39,000.

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