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$114,697$64 / 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 76How 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

401 5TH ST

MALCOM, IA 50157
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,795 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.
1.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$115K
$87K low$142K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,130 (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.$176,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,460

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.Split Foyer
CountyPOWESHIEK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.17
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Patio · 30 ft²Porch · 52 ft²

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

E
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.0 mi
M
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50157These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.732
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

401 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Poweshiek County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Poweshiek County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Poweshiek County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Poweshiek County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Malcom 50157

What homes are worth in Malcom 50157

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

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$36K$530K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Malcom 50157.

How it measures up in Malcom 50157

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Malcom 50157.

Estimated value$114,697
CheaperTypical $181,104Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,795 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size1.17 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 401 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMalcom 50157Poweshiek County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,69719% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6411% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,795 ft²63% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.17 ac41% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than197866% of homes65% of homes

About 401 5th St

How much is 401 5th St, Malcom, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 5th St, Malcom, IA is $114,697 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $87,230 to $142,164. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 5th St, Malcom, IA last sell?

401 5th St, Malcom, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 5th St, Malcom, IA?

401 5th St, Malcom, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,795 square feet of living space and a 1.17-acre lot.

When was 401 5th St, Malcom, IA built?

401 5th St, Malcom, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 401 5th St, Malcom, IA?

401 5th St, Malcom, IA is assigned to Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 5th St, Malcom, IA compare to other homes in Malcom 50157?

Among the 316 homes in Malcom 50157, it is worth more than 19% of them ($114,697 against a typical $181,104), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($64 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,795 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (1.17 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1978 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Poweshiek County, it is worth more than 17% 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 401 5th St, Malcom, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 5th St, Malcom, IA was $2,130. The county assessed it at $176,460.

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