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$25,362$17 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

501 5TH ST

MALCOM, IA 50157
1
Baths
1,514 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$25K
$18K low$33K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,280 (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.$96,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,230

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOWESHIEK
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 324 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.9 mi
M
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50157These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.87%
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.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.732
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.$62,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,033
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.59%

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How this home compares

501 5th 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Poweshiek County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Poweshiek County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Malcom 50157
  • Older than 70% of homes in Poweshiek County

What homes are worth in Malcom 50157

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

This home
$34K$511K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Malcom 50157.

How it measures up in Malcom 50157

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Malcom 50157.

Estimated value$25,362
CheaperTypical $168,462Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$17
CheaperTypical $111Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,514 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 501 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMalcom 50157Poweshiek County
Estimated valuepricier than$25,362almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,514 ft²43% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac32% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than190042% of homes30% of homes

About 501 5th St

How much is 501 5th St, Malcom, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 5th St, Malcom, IA is $25,362 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $17,763 to $32,961. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 5th St, Malcom, IA last sell?

501 5th St, Malcom, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 5th St, Malcom, IA?

501 5th St, Malcom, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,514 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 501 5th St, Malcom, IA built?

501 5th St, Malcom, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 5th St, Malcom, IA?

501 5th St, Malcom, IA is assigned to Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 5th St, Malcom, IA compare to other homes in Malcom 50157?

Among the 316 homes in Malcom 50157, it is worth more than almost none of them ($25,362 against a typical $168,462), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($17 against a typical $111), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,514 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1900 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Poweshiek County, it is worth more than almost no 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 501 5th St, Malcom, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 5th St, Malcom, IA was $1,280. The county assessed it at $96,230.

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