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$72,229$45 / 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 81How 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

500 1ST AVE

ARMSTRONG, IA 50514
1
Baths
1,588 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.
3,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$72K
$58K low$86K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$842 (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.$48,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
North Union High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.5 mi
E
North Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.6 mi

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50514These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.89%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,435
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,449
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

500 1st Ave 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 81% of homes in Armstrong 50514
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Armstrong 50514
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Emmet County
  • Among the smallest lots in Armstrong 50514
  • Older than 97% of homes in Emmet County

What homes are worth in Armstrong 50514

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

This home
$45K$676K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Armstrong 50514.

How it measures up in Armstrong 50514

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Armstrong 50514.

Estimated value$72,229
CheaperTypical $132,478Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$45
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size3,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 500 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArmstrong 50514Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,22919% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$456% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,588 ft²61% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,400 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18924% of homes3% of homes

About 500 1st Ave

How much is 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA is $72,229 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $58,403 to $86,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA last sell?

500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA last sold on Jul 10, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA?

500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,588 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA built?

500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA?

500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA is assigned to North Union High School (high), rated A; North Union Middle School (middle), rated B+; North Union Elementary School (elementary). All sit in North Kossuth Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA compare to other homes in Armstrong 50514?

Among the 655 homes in Armstrong 50514, it is worth more than 19% of them ($72,229 against a typical $132,478), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($45 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,588 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,400 ft² against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1892 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 19% 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 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 500 1st Ave, Armstrong, IA was $842. The county assessed it at $48,900.

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