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$223,627$88 / 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 80How 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

321 5TH ST

MERRILL, IA 51038
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,540 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$224K
$179K low$268K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,966 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$166,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPlymouth
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.Concrete
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 180 ft²Porch · 60 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.

M
Le Mars Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.9 mi
E
Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.9 mi
H
Le Mars High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Le Mars Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51038These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.1,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

321 5th 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Older than 85% of homes in Merrill 51038

What homes are worth in Merrill 51038

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

This home
$102K$607K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Merrill 51038.

How it measures up in Merrill 51038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 51038.

Estimated value$223,627
CheaperTypical $230,653Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 321 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 51038Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,62747% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$886% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,540 ft²94% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac36% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than191015% of homes15% of homes

About 321 5th St

How much is 321 5th St, Merrill, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 321 5th St, Merrill, IA is $223,627 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $179,305 to $267,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 321 5th St, Merrill, IA?

321 5th St, Merrill, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,540 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 321 5th St, Merrill, IA built?

321 5th St, Merrill, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 321 5th St, Merrill, IA?

321 5th St, Merrill, IA is assigned to Le Mars Middle School (middle), rated A-; Kluckhohn Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Le Mars High School (high), rated A. All sit in Le Mars Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 321 5th St, Merrill, IA compare to other homes in Merrill 51038?

Among the 666 homes in Merrill 51038, it is worth more than 47% of them ($223,627 against a typical $230,653), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($88 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,540 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 41% 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 321 5th St, Merrill, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 321 5th St, Merrill, IA was $1,966. The county assessed it at $166,350.

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