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$154,212$109 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

3261 RANCH TRL

MENLO, IA 50164
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,413 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.
2.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$154K
$123K low$185K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$143,412
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$114,730
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.7%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$10,800
METABANK WEST CENTRAL · recorded Jun 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,434 (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.$179,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGuthrie
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.15
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.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 58 ft²

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

E
Stuart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
H
West Central Valley High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi
M
West Central Valley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.1 mi

District: West Central Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50164These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.493
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,674
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3261 Ranch Trl 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Guthrie County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Guthrie County

What homes are worth in Menlo 50164

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

This home
$54K$427K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Menlo 50164.

How it measures up in Menlo 50164

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Menlo 50164.

Estimated value$154,212
CheaperTypical $157,277Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,413 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 3261 Ranch Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMenlo 50164Guthrie County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,21249% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10945% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,413 ft²47% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.15 ac63% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes19% of homes

About 3261 Ranch Trl

How much is 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA is $154,212 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,930 to $185,494. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA?

3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,413 square feet of living space and a 2.15-acre lot.

When was 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA built?

3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA?

3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA is assigned to Stuart Elementary School (elementary); West Central Valley High School (high), rated C; West Central Valley Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Central Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA compare to other homes in Menlo 50164?

Among the 292 homes in Menlo 50164, it is worth more than 49% of them ($154,212 against a typical $157,277), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($109 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,413 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (2.15 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Guthrie County, it is worth more than 43% 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 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3261 Ranch Trl, Menlo, IA was $1,434. The county assessed it at $179,900.

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