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$37,153$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 65How 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

509 E NORTHRUP ST

DOWS, IA 50071
2
Beds
1
Baths
761 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$37K
$24K low$50K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$58 (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.$3,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
11
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
56
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.7 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.0 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.1 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

509 E Northrup 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 97% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Dows 50071

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

This home
$21K$345K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Dows 50071.

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Estimated value$37,153
CheaperTypical $88,161Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area761 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 509 E Northrup St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,1539% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4934% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than761 ft²6% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac48% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than18804% of homes3% of homes

About 509 E Northrup St

How much is 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA is $37,153 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $24,027 to $50,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA last sell?

509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA?

509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 761 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA built?

509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old.

What schools serve 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA?

509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated C; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than 9% of them ($37,153 against a typical $88,161), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($49 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 6% of them (761 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Franklin 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 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Northrup St, Dows, IA was $58. The county assessed it at $3,300.

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