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$103,898$100 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

4979 260TH ST

ASHTON, IA 51232
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,040 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$104K
$80K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$992 (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.$110,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,290

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyOsceola
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.40
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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
Sheldon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.2 mi
H
Sheldon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi
E
East Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.3 mi

District: Sheldon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51232These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.11%
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.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.612
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,421
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

4979 260th 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 Ashton 51232
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Ashton 51232
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Osceola County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Ashton 51232

What homes are worth in Ashton 51232

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

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$57K$502K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Ashton 51232.

How it measures up in Ashton 51232

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 51232.

Estimated value$103,898
CheaperTypical $142,818Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 4979 260th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 51232Osceola County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,89820% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10060% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²13% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac60% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197585% of homes79% of homes

About 4979 260th St

How much is 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA is $103,898 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $79,814 to $127,982. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA last sell?

4979 260th St, Ashton, IA last sold on Aug 13, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA?

4979 260th St, Ashton, IA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 1.40-acre lot.

When was 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA built?

4979 260th St, Ashton, IA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA?

4979 260th St, Ashton, IA is assigned to Sheldon Middle School (middle), rated B+; Sheldon High School (high), rated C+; East Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Sheldon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA compare to other homes in Ashton 51232?

Among the 370 homes in Ashton 51232, it is worth more than 20% of them ($103,898 against a typical $142,818), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($100 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1975 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Osceola County, it is worth more than 29% 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 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4979 260th St, Ashton, IA was $992. The county assessed it at $110,290.

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