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$79,187$39 / 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 74How 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 $17,500 on Dec 23, 2016

505 ELM ST

ROLFE, IA 50581
1.5
Baths
2,030 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$79K
$59K low$99K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Dec 23, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$736 (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.$51,777 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,234
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,543
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,589
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,777

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOCAHONTAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 96 ft²Porch · 316 ft²

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 · 9.3 mi
E
Pocahontas Area Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 9.3 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%

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How this home compares

505 Elm 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 85% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Rolfe 50581
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Rolfe 50581

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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$24K$258K

This home is worth more than 57% 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$79,187
CheaperTypical $68,743Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $47Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 505 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRolfe 50581Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,18757% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3936% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²80% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than196877% of homes75% of homes

About 505 Elm St

How much is 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA is $79,187 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $58,946 to $99,428. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA last sell?

505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA last sold on Dec 23, 2016 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA?

505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA built?

505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA?

505 Elm 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 Elm St, Rolfe, IA compare to other homes in Rolfe 50581?

Among the 459 homes in Rolfe 50581, it is worth more than 57% of them ($79,187 against a typical $68,743), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($39 against a typical $47), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1968 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 41% 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 Elm St, Rolfe, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Elm St, Rolfe, IA was $736. The county assessed it at $51,777.

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