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$648,451
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 77How 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

480 NORTH SHR

ELLSTON, IA 50074
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$648K
$501K low$796K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,916 (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.$230,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,571
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,180

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyRINGGOLD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Mount Ayr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 12.1 mi
E
Mount Ayr Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 12.2 mi

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50074These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.43%
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.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,103
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

480 North Shr 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 more than 91% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Ringgold County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Ringgold County

What homes are worth in Ellston 50074

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

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$60K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Ellston 50074.

How it measures up in Ellston 50074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellston 50074.

Estimated value$648,451
CheaperTypical $536,936Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 480 North Shr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllston 50074Ringgold County
Estimated valuepricier than$648,45171% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac36% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than201495% of homes97% of homes

About 480 North Shr

How much is 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA is $648,451 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $500,944 to $795,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA last sell?

480 North Shr, Ellston, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA built?

480 North Shr, Ellston, IA was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

What schools serve 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA?

480 North Shr, Ellston, IA is assigned to Mount Ayr High School (middle), rated A; Mount Ayr Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Mount Ayr Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA compare to other homes in Ellston 50074?

Among the 756 homes in Ellston 50074, it is worth more than 71% of them ($648,451 against a typical $536,936), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2014 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Ringgold County, it is worth more than 91% 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 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 North Shr, Ellston, IA was $2,916. The county assessed it at $230,180.

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