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$148,197$163 / 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 82How 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

427 MAIN ST

MERRILL, IA 51038
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
908 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$148K
$122K low$174K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,660 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$154,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$136,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPlymouth
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 108 ft²Patio · 96 ft²Porch · 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
Le Mars Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
E
Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.9 mi
H
Le Mars High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Le Mars Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51038These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.1,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

427 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Among the smallest lots in Merrill 51038

What homes are worth in Merrill 51038

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

This home
$104K$615K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Merrill 51038.

How it measures up in Merrill 51038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 51038.

Estimated value$148,197
CheaperTypical $232,984Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,521 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 427 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 51038Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,19710% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16346% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than908 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than194045% of homes38% of homes

About 427 Main St

How much is 427 Main St, Merrill, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 427 Main St, Merrill, IA is $148,197 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,113 to $174,281. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 427 Main St, Merrill, IA last sell?

427 Main St, Merrill, IA last sold on Oct 22, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 427 Main St, Merrill, IA?

427 Main St, Merrill, IA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 908 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 427 Main St, Merrill, IA built?

427 Main St, Merrill, IA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 427 Main St, Merrill, IA?

427 Main St, Merrill, IA is assigned to Le Mars Middle School (middle), rated A-; Kluckhohn Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Le Mars High School (high), rated A. All sit in Le Mars Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 427 Main St, Merrill, IA compare to other homes in Merrill 51038?

Among the 666 homes in Merrill 51038, it is worth more than 10% of them ($148,197 against a typical $232,984), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($163 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 6% of them (908 ft² against a typical 1,521 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1940 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 16% 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 427 Main St, Merrill, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 427 Main St, Merrill, IA was $1,660. The county assessed it at $154,700.

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