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$34,280$29 / 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
Last sold for $12,000 on Jan 4, 2002

405 E 5TH ST

FONDA, IA 50540
1
Baths
1,164 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.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$34K
$26K low$43K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Jan 4, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$568 (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.$42,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,802
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,310

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOCAHONTAS
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
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.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 192 ft²

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

E
Newell-Fonda Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.1 mi
M
Newell-Fonda Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi
H
Newell-Fonda High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.1 mi

District: Newell-Fonda Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50540These 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.108
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 100.18

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.1,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,661
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,224
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

405 E 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 96% of homes in Fonda 50540
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Fonda 50540
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Fonda 50540
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Fonda 50540
  • Older than 95% of homes in Pocahontas County

What homes are worth in Fonda 50540

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

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$31K$435K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Fonda 50540.

How it measures up in Fonda 50540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fonda 50540.

Estimated value$34,280
CheaperTypical $95,595Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$29
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,164 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 405 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFonda 50540Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$34,2804% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$292% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,164 ft²26% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac23% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than188911% of homes5% of homes

About 405 E 5th St

How much is 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA is $34,280 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $25,901 to $42,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA last sell?

405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA last sold on Jan 4, 2002 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA?

405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,164 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA built?

405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA?

405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA is assigned to Newell-Fonda Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Newell-Fonda Middle School (middle), rated C-; Newell-Fonda High School (high), rated D. All sit in Newell-Fonda Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA compare to other homes in Fonda 50540?

Among the 507 homes in Fonda 50540, it is worth more than 4% of them ($34,280 against a typical $95,595), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($29 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,164 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1889 against a typical 1921). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 6% 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 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 405 E 5th St, Fonda, IA was $568. The county assessed it at $42,310.

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