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$148,320$155 / 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 79How 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

408 CHESTNUT ST

LEIGHTON, IA 50143
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
960 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.
0.3 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$148K
$118K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,154 (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.$88,070 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,070

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMAHASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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
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.Shed · 140 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Pella High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi
M
Pella Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.5 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 8.5 mi

District: Pella Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50143These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,386
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

408 Chestnut 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 85% of homes in Leighton 50143
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Leighton 50143
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Leighton 50143

What homes are worth in Leighton 50143

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

This home
$82K$553K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Leighton 50143.

How it measures up in Leighton 50143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leighton 50143.

Estimated value$148,320
CheaperTypical $231,237Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 2.18 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 408 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeighton 50143Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,32015% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15553% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²9% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac15% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195747% of homes51% of homes

About 408 Chestnut St

How much is 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA is $148,320 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,771 to $178,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA last sell?

408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA?

408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA built?

408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA?

408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA is assigned to Pella High School (high), rated A+; Pella Middle School (middle), rated A+; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Pella Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA compare to other homes in Leighton 50143?

Among the 265 homes in Leighton 50143, it is worth more than 15% of them ($148,320 against a typical $231,237), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($155 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 9% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 2.18 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1957 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 44% 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 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Chestnut St, Leighton, IA was $1,154. The county assessed it at $88,070.

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