Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$195,460$166 / 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 87How 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 $160,000 on May 10, 2021

489 5TH ST SW

BRITT, IA 50423
2
Baths
1,180 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.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$195K
$170K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · May 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,756 (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.$202,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANCOCK
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.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 144 ft²Patio · 270 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
West Hancock Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
West Hancock High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
West Hancock Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.8 mi

District: West Hancock Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50423These 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.127
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 100.14

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,262
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,486
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

489 5th St Sw 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 87% of homes in Britt 50423
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Britt 50423
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Hancock County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Hancock County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Britt 50423

What homes are worth in Britt 50423

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

This home
$37K$340K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Britt 50423.

How it measures up in Britt 50423

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Britt 50423.

Estimated value$195,460
CheaperTypical $99,876Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,383 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 489 5th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBritt 50423Hancock County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,46087% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16692% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,180 ft²33% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than201197% of homes96% of homes

About 489 5th St Sw

How much is 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA is $195,460 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $170,156 to $220,764. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA last sell?

489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA last sold on May 10, 2021 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA?

489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA has 2 bathrooms, 1,180 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA built?

489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA?

489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA is assigned to West Hancock Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Hancock High School (high), rated B+; West Hancock Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in West Hancock Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA compare to other homes in Britt 50423?

Among the 1,255 homes in Britt 50423, it is worth more than 87% of them ($195,460 against a typical $99,876), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($166 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,180 ft² against a typical 1,383 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2011 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Hancock County, it is worth more than 68% 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 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 5th St Sw, Britt, IA was $2,756. The county assessed it at $202,420.

More homes on 5th St Sw

Closest homes

More homes in Britt 50423

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 489 5th St Sw on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map