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$150,454$78 / 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 73How 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
Last sold for $13,500 on Oct 11, 2024

404 MAIN ST

CHESTER, IA 52134
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,920 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$150K
$110K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,500 · Oct 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$430 (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.$23,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,460

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Yes
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.Mixed
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 · 240 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Crestwood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.0 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 15.0 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.1 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.310
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.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.61%

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How this home compares

404 Main 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 74% of homes in Howard County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Chester 52134

What homes are worth in Chester 52134

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

This home
$33K$345K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Chester 52134.

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Estimated value$150,454
CheaperTypical $130,095Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 404 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,45461% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7840% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²82% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac14% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195763% of homes56% of homes

About 404 Main St

How much is 404 Main St, Chester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 404 Main St, Chester, IA is $150,454 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $109,664 to $191,244. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 404 Main St, Chester, IA last sell?

404 Main St, Chester, IA last sold on Oct 11, 2024 for $13,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 404 Main St, Chester, IA?

404 Main St, Chester, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 404 Main St, Chester, IA built?

404 Main St, Chester, IA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 404 Main St, Chester, IA?

404 Main St, Chester, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle), rated B; Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Crestwood High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 404 Main St, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is worth more than 61% of them ($150,454 against a typical $130,095), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($78 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1957 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 46% 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 404 Main St, Chester, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Main St, Chester, IA was $430. The county assessed it at $23,460.

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