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$77,959$22 / 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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

500 STATION ST

CHELSEA, IA 52215
0
Baths
3,520 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$78K
$48K low$107K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$512 (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.$24,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,520

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.23 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.1 percent flood zone

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)
CountyTAMA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.

H
South Tama County High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi
M
South Tama County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.7 mi
E
South Tama County Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 10.7 mi

District: South Tama County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52215These 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.144
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 100.15

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.924
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,186
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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 Station 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 Tama County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Tama County
  • Among the largest homes in Chelsea 52215
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Chelsea 52215
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Tama County

What homes are worth in Chelsea 52215

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

This home
$28K$453K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Chelsea 52215.

How it measures up in Chelsea 52215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chelsea 52215.

Estimated value$77,959
CheaperTypical $103,732Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$22
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 2.13 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 500 Station St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 52215Tama County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,95942% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$223% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,520 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac12% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196463% of homes65% of homes

About 500 Station St

How much is 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA is $77,959 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $48,489 to $107,429. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA last sell?

500 Station St, Chelsea, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA?

500 Station St, Chelsea, IA has 3,520 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA built?

500 Station St, Chelsea, IA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA?

500 Station St, Chelsea, IA is assigned to South Tama County High School (high), rated D-; South Tama County Middle School (middle), rated D; South Tama County Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in South Tama County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA compare to other homes in Chelsea 52215?

Among the 445 homes in Chelsea 52215, it is worth more than 42% of them ($77,959 against a typical $103,732), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($22 against a typical $91), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,520 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 2.13 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1964 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Tama County, it is worth more than 20% 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 Station St, Chelsea, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Station St, Chelsea, IA was $512. The county assessed it at $24,520.

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