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$38,179$49 / 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 57How 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 $35,000 on May 8, 2025

503 W SUMMIT ST

CRESTON, IA 50801
2
Beds
1
Baths
780 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.
0.2 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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$38K
$22K low$54K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · May 8, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$650 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$31,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,410

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

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
CountyUnion
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 108 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Creston High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Creston Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Creston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Creston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50801These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,132
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

503 W Summit 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 96% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Creston 50801

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

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$31K$567K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Creston 50801.

How it measures up in Creston 50801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Creston 50801.

Estimated value$38,179
CheaperTypical $138,464Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 503 W Summit St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCreston 50801Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,1794% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$499% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than780 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes27% of homes

About 503 W Summit St

How much is 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA is $38,179 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $21,860 to $54,498. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA last sell?

503 W Summit St, Creston, IA last sold on May 8, 2025 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA?

503 W Summit St, Creston, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA built?

503 W Summit St, Creston, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA?

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

How does 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA compare to other homes in Creston 50801?

Among the 3,903 homes in Creston 50801, it is worth more than 4% of them ($38,179 against a typical $138,464), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($49 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 9% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union 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 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 503 W Summit St, Creston, IA was $650. The county assessed it at $31,410.

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