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489 HIGHWAY 9

FERTILE, IA 50434
0
Baths
8,839 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.
1.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$214 (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.$20,897 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,547
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,445
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,897

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufacturing (Light)
CountyWorth
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.97
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

M
Forest City Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.5 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 11.8 mi

District: Forest City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50434These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.138
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.$67,757
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

489 Highway 9 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Fertile 50434
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Fertile 50434

How it measures up in Fertile 50434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fertile 50434.

Living area8,839 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,418 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 489 Highway 9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFertile 50434Worth County
Living areabigger than8,839 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.97 ac71% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195259% of homes61% of homes

About 489 Highway 9

How big is 489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA?

489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA has 8,839 square feet of living space and a 1.97-acre lot.

When was 489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA built?

489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA?

489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA is assigned to Forest City Middle School (middle), rated B+; Forest City High School (high), rated A-; Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Forest City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA compare to other homes in Fertile 50434?

Among the 225 homes in Fertile 50434, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,839 ft² against a typical 1,418 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.97 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1952 against a typical 1945). 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 Highway 9, Fertile, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 489 Highway 9, Fertile, IA was $214. The county assessed it at $20,897.

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