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$261,709$228 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $5,000 on May 23, 2023

4979 HIGHWAY 44

HAMLIN, IA 50117
1
Baths
1,148 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$262K
$221K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · May 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$280 (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.$48,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,000

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.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyAUDUBON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 3.2 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

4979 Highway 44 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 78% of homes in Audubon County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Audubon County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Hamlin 50117
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hamlin 50117

What homes are worth in Hamlin 50117

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

This home
$89K$680K

This home is worth more than 56% 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$261,709
CheaperTypical $251,925Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 4.32 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 4979 Highway 44 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamlin 50117Audubon County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,70956% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22880% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²17% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac4% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than194064% of homes50% of homes

About 4979 Highway 44

How much is 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA is $261,709 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $220,827 to $302,591. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA last sell?

4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA last sold on May 23, 2023 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA?

4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA built?

4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA?

4979 Highway 44, 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 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA compare to other homes in Hamlin 50117?

Among the 106 homes in Hamlin 50117, it is worth more than 56% of them ($261,709 against a typical $251,925), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($228 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 4.32 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Audubon County, it is worth more than 78% 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 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4979 Highway 44, Hamlin, IA was $280. The county assessed it at $48,000.

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