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$134,116$65 / 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 72How 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
Last sold for $53,414 on Nov 9, 2012

501 RIVER ST

CHESTER, IA 52134
5
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
2,063 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.
4.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$134K
$97K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,414 · Nov 9, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,390 (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.$86,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,540

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.49
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.Yes
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.Deck · 400 ft²Shed · 168 ft²Patio · 468 ft²Porch · 20 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.3 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 15.3 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.3 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
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 100.15

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.89%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.310
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.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 River 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Howard County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Chester 52134

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

This home
$32K$329K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Chester 52134.

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Estimated value$134,116
CheaperTypical $128,106Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $81Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,063 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size4.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 501 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,11655% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6535% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,063 ft²87% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.49 ac62% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than189822% of homes20% of homes

About 501 River St

How much is 501 River St, Chester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 River St, Chester, IA is $134,116 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $96,985 to $171,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 River St, Chester, IA last sell?

501 River St, Chester, IA last sold on Nov 9, 2012 for $53,414, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 River St, Chester, IA?

501 River St, Chester, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,063 square feet of living space and a 4.49-acre lot.

When was 501 River St, Chester, IA built?

501 River St, Chester, IA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 501 River St, Chester, IA?

501 River St, Chester, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle); Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Crestwood High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 River St, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is worth more than 55% of them ($134,116 against a typical $128,106), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($65 against a typical $81), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,063 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (4.49 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1898 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 39% 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 501 River St, Chester, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 River St, Chester, IA was $1,390. The county assessed it at $86,540.

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