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$41,429$42 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Jan 7, 2021

505 3RD ST

ROLFE, IA 50581
1
Baths
977 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$41K
$33K low$50K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jan 7, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$16,429
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$13,143
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.56%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$25,000
ROLFE STATE BANK · recorded Jan 31, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$488 (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.$27,486 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,486
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,682
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,486

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.Single Story
CountyPocahontas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 60 ft²Patio · 60 ft²Porch · 170 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Pocahontas Area Middle/High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.9 mi
E
Pocahontas Area Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 9.0 mi

District: Pocahontas Area Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50581These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.991
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.$62,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,142
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

505 3rd 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 94% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Rolfe 50581
  • Older than 91% of homes in Pocahontas County

What homes are worth in Rolfe 50581

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

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This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Rolfe 50581.

How it measures up in Rolfe 50581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rolfe 50581.

Estimated value$41,429
CheaperTypical $81,928Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $54Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area977 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,493 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 505 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRolfe 50581Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,42913% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4226% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than977 ft²11% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac49% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than189416% of homes9% of homes

About 505 3rd St

How much is 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA is $41,429 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $33,039 to $49,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA last sell?

505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA last sold on Jan 7, 2021 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA?

505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA has 1 bathrooms, 977 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA built?

505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. It is a single story home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA?

505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA is assigned to Pocahontas Area Middle/High School (middle), rated C-; Pocahontas Area Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Pocahontas Area Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA compare to other homes in Rolfe 50581?

Among the 459 homes in Rolfe 50581, it is worth more than 13% of them ($41,429 against a typical $81,928), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($42 against a typical $54), it is bigger than 11% of them (977 ft² against a typical 1,493 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1894 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 6% 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 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 505 3rd St, Rolfe, IA was $488. The county assessed it at $27,486.

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