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Last sold for $1,628,500 on Dec 15, 2023

3838 NETTLE AVE

HOSPERS, IA 51238
1
Baths
1,086 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.
69.06 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,628,500 · Dec 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,700 (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.$207,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$207,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$207,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
59
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
45
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountyO'BRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.69.06
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 126 ft²

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

M
Sheldon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.3 mi
E
East Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.4 mi
H
Sheldon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Sheldon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51238These 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.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,057
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,224
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

3838 Nettle 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Hospers 51238
  • Among the largest lots in Hospers 51238
  • Older than 88% of homes in O'Brien County

How it measures up in Hospers 51238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hospers 51238.

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,567 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size69.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 3838 Nettle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHospers 51238O'Brien County
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²11% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than69.06 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190018% of homes12% of homes

About 3838 Nettle Ave

When did 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA last sell?

3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA last sold on Dec 15, 2023 for $1,628,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA?

3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 69.06-acre lot.

When was 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA built?

3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA?

3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA is assigned to Sheldon Middle School (middle), rated B+; East Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Sheldon High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Sheldon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA compare to other homes in Hospers 51238?

Among the 493 homes in Hospers 51238, it is bigger than 11% of them (1,086 ft² against a typical 1,567 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (69.06 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1900 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3838 Nettle Ave, Hospers, IA was $2,700. The county assessed it at $207,200.

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