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Last sold for $61,000 on Apr 28, 2016

501 1ST AVE E

ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246
0
Baths
896 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$61,000 · Apr 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,080

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.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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.

M
Central Lyon Secondary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Central Lyon Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi

District: Central Lyon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51246These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.4,544
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,023
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,712
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

501 1st Ave E 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246

How it measures up in Rock Rapids 51246

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Rapids 51246.

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 501 1st Ave E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Rapids 51246Lyon County
Living areabigger than896 ft²5% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac59% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194639% of homes42% of homes

About 501 1st Ave E

When did 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA last sell?

501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA last sold on Apr 28, 2016 for $61,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA?

501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA built?

501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA?

501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA is assigned to Central Lyon Secondary School (middle), rated A+; Central Lyon Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Central Lyon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 1st Ave E, Rock Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Rock Rapids 51246?

Among the 1,470 homes in Rock Rapids 51246, it is bigger than 5% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1946 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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