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$106,495$130 / 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 72How 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 $93,000 on Apr 14, 2021

509 5TH ST

MENLO, IA 50164
3
Beds
1
Baths
821 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$106K
$76K low$137K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$93,000 · Apr 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,230 (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.$83,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGUTHRIE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.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.Central
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.Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 128 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.

E
Stuart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
H
West Central Valley High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
West Central Valley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.0 mi

District: West Central Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50164These 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.94
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 100.15

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.84%
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.9.9%
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.493
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,674
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,158
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

509 5th 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 72% of homes in Guthrie County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Menlo 50164
  • Among the smallest lots in Menlo 50164
  • Older than 76% of homes in Guthrie County

What homes are worth in Menlo 50164

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

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$53K$474K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Menlo 50164.

How it measures up in Menlo 50164

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Menlo 50164.

Estimated value$106,495
CheaperTypical $151,676Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area821 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 509 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMenlo 50164Guthrie County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,49529% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13061% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than821 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 acalmost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191429% of homes24% of homes

About 509 5th St

How much is 509 5th St, Menlo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 5th St, Menlo, IA is $106,495 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $76,228 to $136,762. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 5th St, Menlo, IA last sell?

509 5th St, Menlo, IA last sold on Apr 14, 2021 for $93,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 5th St, Menlo, IA?

509 5th St, Menlo, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 821 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 509 5th St, Menlo, IA built?

509 5th St, Menlo, IA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 5th St, Menlo, IA?

509 5th St, Menlo, IA is assigned to Stuart Elementary School (elementary); West Central Valley High School (high), rated C; West Central Valley Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Central Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 5th St, Menlo, IA compare to other homes in Menlo 50164?

Among the 293 homes in Menlo 50164, it is worth more than 29% of them ($106,495 against a typical $151,676), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($130 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 6% of them (821 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.15 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1914 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Guthrie County, it is worth more than 28% 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 509 5th St, Menlo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 5th St, Menlo, IA was $1,230. The county assessed it at $83,800.

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