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$39,592$28 / 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 71How 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

501 W ELLSWORTH ST

DOWS, IA 50071
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,397 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$40K
$28K low$51K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$724 (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.$51,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWRIGHT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Concrete
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.None
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.Porch · 28 ft²

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

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.5 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.5 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
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.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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 W Ellsworth 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 95% of homes in Wright County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wright County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wright County

What homes are worth in Dows 50071

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

This home
$21K$397K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Dows 50071.

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Estimated value$39,592
CheaperTypical $88,921Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$28
CheaperTypical $67Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,397 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 501 W Ellsworth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Wright County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,59211% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$288% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,397 ft²42% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac22% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than18804% of homes3% of homes

About 501 W Ellsworth St

How much is 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA is $39,592 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $27,986 to $51,198. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA last sell?

501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,397 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA built?

501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than 11% of them ($39,592 against a typical $88,921), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($28 against a typical $67), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,397 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Wright County, it is worth more than 5% 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 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA was $724. The county assessed it at $51,400.

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