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$175,088$223 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $101,500 on Oct 6, 2006

488 7TH ST

MARION, IA 52302
1
Beds
2
Baths
784 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.
3,780 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$175K
$162K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$101,500 · Oct 6, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,874 (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.$118,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.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.Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Vernon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Starry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Marion High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Marion Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52302These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.27%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,355
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.595 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,692
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.61%

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How this home compares

488 7th 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 87% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Marion 52302
  • Older than 93% of homes in Marion 52302

What homes are worth in Marion 52302

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

This home
$118K$665K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Marion 52302.

How it measures up in Marion 52302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marion 52302.

Estimated value$175,088
CheaperTypical $273,938Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size3,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 488 7th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 52302Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,08813% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22365% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than784 ft²3% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,780 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19397% of homes17% of homes

About 488 7th St

How much is 488 7th St, Marion, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 7th St, Marion, IA is $175,088 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $161,979 to $188,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 7th St, Marion, IA last sell?

488 7th St, Marion, IA last sold on Oct 6, 2006 for $101,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 7th St, Marion, IA?

488 7th St, Marion, IA has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 488 7th St, Marion, IA built?

488 7th St, Marion, IA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 7th St, Marion, IA?

488 7th St, Marion, IA is assigned to Vernon Middle School (middle), rated B; Starry Elementary School (elementary); Marion High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Marion Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 7th St, Marion, IA compare to other homes in Marion 52302?

Among the 16,255 homes in Marion 52302, it is worth more than 13% of them ($175,088 against a typical $273,938), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($223 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 3% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,780 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1939 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 26% 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 488 7th St, Marion, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 488 7th St, Marion, IA was $1,874. The county assessed it at $118,900.

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