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$72,487$76 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

509 MYRTLE ST

AURELIA, IA 51005
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
960 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$72K
$52K low$93K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (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.$44,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Patio · 171 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Aurelia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Alta-Aurelia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi

District: Alta-Aurelia Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51005These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.92%
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.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,326
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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 Myrtle 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 89% of homes in Aurelia 51005
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Aurelia 51005
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Aurelia 51005
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Aurelia 51005
  • Older than 75% of homes in Aurelia 51005

What homes are worth in Aurelia 51005

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

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$43K$431K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Aurelia 51005.

How it measures up in Aurelia 51005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurelia 51005.

Estimated value$72,487
CheaperTypical $169,390Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 509 Myrtle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAurelia 51005Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,48711% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7624% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²10% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac5% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190525% of homes27% of homes

About 509 Myrtle St

How much is 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA is $72,487 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,229 to $92,745. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA last sell?

509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA last sold on May 29, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA?

509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA built?

509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA?

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

How does 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA compare to other homes in Aurelia 51005?

Among the 667 homes in Aurelia 51005, it is worth more than 11% of them ($72,487 against a typical $169,390), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($76 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 10% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1905 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 17% 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 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 509 Myrtle St, Aurelia, IA was $556. The county assessed it at $44,320.

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