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$181,536$92 / 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 76How 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

494 SECTION ST

MARCUS, IA 51035
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,982 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.
3.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$182K
$139K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,426 (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.$462,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$456,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$431,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$462,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.99
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 434 ft²Patio · 338 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

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

E
Marcus Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi
H
MMCRU High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51035These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.1,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,327
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

494 Section 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Marcus 51035

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

This home
$39K$497K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Marcus 51035.

How it measures up in Marcus 51035

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marcus 51035.

Estimated value$181,536
CheaperTypical $169,243Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,982 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size3.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 494 Section St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarcus 51035Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,53655% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9238% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,982 ft²79% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.99 ac78% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199989% of homes92% of homes

About 494 Section St

How much is 494 Section St, Marcus, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Section St, Marcus, IA is $181,536 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $138,874 to $224,198. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 494 Section St, Marcus, IA?

494 Section St, Marcus, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,982 square feet of living space and a 3.99-acre lot.

When was 494 Section St, Marcus, IA built?

494 Section St, Marcus, IA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Section St, Marcus, IA?

494 Section St, Marcus, IA is assigned to Marcus Elementary School (elementary), rated D; MMCRU High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Section St, Marcus, IA compare to other homes in Marcus 51035?

Among the 755 homes in Marcus 51035, it is worth more than 55% of them ($181,536 against a typical $169,243), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($92 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,982 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.99 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1999 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 63% 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 494 Section St, Marcus, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 494 Section St, Marcus, IA was $4,426. The county assessed it at $462,270.

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