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$186,639$167 / 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 72How 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

495 S RIVER RD

PETERSON, IA 51047
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
48.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$187K
$133K low$240K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,240 (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.$420,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$366,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.47 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBUENA VISTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.48.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Porch · 72 ft²

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

E
Sioux Central Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.5 mi
M
Sioux Central Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.5 mi
H
Sioux Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51047These 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.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.632
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,109
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

495 S River Rd 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 79% of homes in Peterson 51047
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Peterson 51047
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Peterson 51047
  • Among the largest lots in Peterson 51047
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Peterson 51047

What homes are worth in Peterson 51047

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

This home
$32K$444K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Peterson 51047.

How it measures up in Peterson 51047

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Peterson 51047.

Estimated value$186,639
CheaperTypical $98,947Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$167
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size48.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 495 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeterson 51047Buena Vista County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,63979% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16794% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²19% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than48.05 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197079% of homes72% of homes

About 495 S River Rd

How much is 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA is $186,639 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $133,465 to $239,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA last sell?

495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 48.05-acre lot.

When was 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA built?

495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA is assigned to Sioux Central Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Sioux Central Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sioux Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Sioux Central Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA compare to other homes in Peterson 51047?

Among the 362 homes in Peterson 51047, it is worth more than 79% of them ($186,639 against a typical $98,947), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($167 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (48.05 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1970 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Buena Vista County, it is worth more than 62% 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 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 495 S River Rd, Peterson, IA was $4,240. The county assessed it at $420,800.

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