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$233,058$236 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $230,000 on Aug 13, 2026

3157 FOREST DR

ELLSTON, IA 50074
4
Beds
1
Baths
988 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$233K
$227K low$239K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Aug 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,548 (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.$369,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$286,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,243
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,890

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.80 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Mount Ayr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 13.0 mi
E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 13.2 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

3157 Forest Dr 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 85% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Ellston 50074
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Older than 79% 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$1.1M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$233,058
CheaperTypical $507,736Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $509Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 3157 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllston 50074Ringgold County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,05815% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2368% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²40% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac36% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than198021% of homes59% of homes

About 3157 Forest Dr

How much is 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA is $233,058 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $226,675 to $239,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA last sell?

3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA last sold on Aug 13, 2026 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA?

3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA built?

3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA?

3157 Forest Dr, 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 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA compare to other homes in Ellston 50074?

Among the 756 homes in Ellston 50074, it is worth more than 15% of them ($233,058 against a typical $507,736), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($236 against a typical $509), it is bigger than 40% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1980 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Ringgold County, it is worth more than 65% 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 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3157 Forest Dr, Ellston, IA was $4,548. The county assessed it at $369,890.

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