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$218,978$116 / 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 87How 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

509 MAIN ST

SLATER, IA 50244
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,885 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.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$219K
$191K low$247K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,858 (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.$258,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,900

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.A-Frame
CountySTORY
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.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 126 ft²Porch · 228 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ballard West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.4 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Ballard Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Ballard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50244These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.2,505
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

509 Main 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 78% of homes in Slater 50244
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Slater 50244
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Slater 50244
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Story County
  • Among the oldest homes in Slater 50244

What homes are worth in Slater 50244

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

This home
$144K$628K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Slater 50244.

How it measures up in Slater 50244

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Slater 50244.

Estimated value$218,978
CheaperTypical $282,119Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,885 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 509 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSlater 50244Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$218,97822% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1165% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,885 ft²79% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac50% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homesalmost no homes

About 509 Main St

How much is 509 Main St, Slater, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Main St, Slater, IA is $218,978 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $191,244 to $246,712. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Main St, Slater, IA last sell?

509 Main St, Slater, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Main St, Slater, IA?

509 Main St, Slater, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,885 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 509 Main St, Slater, IA built?

509 Main St, Slater, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Main St, Slater, IA?

509 Main St, Slater, IA is assigned to Ballard West Elementary School (elementary); Ballard High School (high), rated B+; Ballard Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Ballard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Main St, Slater, IA compare to other homes in Slater 50244?

Among the 707 homes in Slater 50244, it is worth more than 22% of them ($218,978 against a typical $282,119), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($116 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,885 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 32% 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 Main St, Slater, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Main St, Slater, IA was $3,858. The county assessed it at $258,900.

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