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$114,329$47 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

401 ESTHER ST

LOST NATION, IA 52254
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,420 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$114K
$101K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,416 (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.$107,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,910
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,960

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.Traditional/Old
CountyCLINTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.None
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, Attached
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

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.

E
Midland ElementaryB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.3 mi
M
Midland Middle / High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 11.9 mi

District: Midland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52254These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,775
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.61%

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How this home compares

401 Esther 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 69% of homes in Clinton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Clinton County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Lost Nation 52254
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lost Nation 52254
  • Older than 96% of homes in Clinton County

What homes are worth in Lost Nation 52254

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

This home
$33K$355K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Lost Nation 52254.

How it measures up in Lost Nation 52254

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lost Nation 52254.

Estimated value$114,329
CheaperTypical $114,485Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 401 Esther St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLost Nation 52254Clinton County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,32949% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4712% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,420 ft²95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac29% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than18878% of homes4% of homes

About 401 Esther St

How much is 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA is $114,329 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $100,965 to $127,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA last sell?

401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA last sold on Mar 2, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA?

401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,420 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA built?

401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA?

401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA is assigned to Midland Elementary (elementary), rated B+; Midland Middle / High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Midland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA compare to other homes in Lost Nation 52254?

Among the 409 homes in Lost Nation 52254, it is worth more than 49% of them ($114,329 against a typical $114,485), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($47 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,420 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1887 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Clinton County, it is worth more than 31% 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 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Esther St, Lost Nation, IA was $1,416. The county assessed it at $107,960.

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