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$46,501$37 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $46,000 on Apr 16, 2026

503 W 4TH ST

SANBORN, IA 51248
2
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,248 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$47K
$36K low$57K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$46,000 · Apr 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,426 (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.$126,630 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyO'BRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Radiant
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.Mixed
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 · 112 ft²Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 84 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.

H
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi
E
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.0 mi
M
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.5 mi

District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51248These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.2,021
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,326
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

503 W 4th 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 Sanborn 51248
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Sanborn 51248
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Newer than 68% of homes in O'Brien County

What homes are worth in Sanborn 51248

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

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$55K$585K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Sanborn 51248.

How it measures up in Sanborn 51248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanborn 51248.

Estimated value$46,501
CheaperTypical $185,313Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 503 W 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanborn 51248O'Brien County
Estimated valuepricier than$46,501almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²28% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac25% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than196962% of homes68% of homes

About 503 W 4th St

How much is 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA is $46,501 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $35,545 to $57,457. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA last sell?

503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA last sold on Apr 16, 2026 for $46,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA?

503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA built?

503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA?

503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA is assigned to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School (high), rated B-; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA compare to other homes in Sanborn 51248?

Among the 759 homes in Sanborn 51248, it is worth more than almost none of them ($46,501 against a typical $185,313), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($37 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1969 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of O'Brien County, it is worth more than 3% 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 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 W 4th St, Sanborn, IA was $1,426. The county assessed it at $126,630.

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