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$175,577
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 79How 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

4961 RAILROAD ST

HAMLIN, IA 50117
1
Baths
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$176K
$139K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$98 (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.$7,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,930

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.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyAudubon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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, Detached

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

M
Audubon Middle-High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Audubon Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.8 mi

District: Audubon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50117These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.249
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,258
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,121
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.59%

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How this home compares

4961 Railroad 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 80% of homes in Hamlin 50117
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Hamlin 50117
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Audubon County

What homes are worth in Hamlin 50117

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

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$109K$730K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Hamlin 50117.

How it measures up in Hamlin 50117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamlin 50117.

Estimated value$175,577
CheaperTypical $269,730Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 4.32 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 4961 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamlin 50117Audubon County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,57720% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac17% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than200893% of homes96% of homes

About 4961 Railroad St

How much is 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA is $175,577 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $139,490 to $211,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA last sell?

4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA last sold on Jul 18, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA?

4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA built?

4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

What schools serve 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA?

4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA is assigned to Audubon Middle-High School (middle), rated A-; Audubon Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Audubon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA compare to other homes in Hamlin 50117?

Among the 106 homes in Hamlin 50117, it is worth more than 20% of them ($175,577 against a typical $269,730), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 4.32 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2008 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Audubon County, it is worth more than 56% 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 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4961 Railroad St, Hamlin, IA was $98. The county assessed it at $7,930.

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