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$33,344$25 / 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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $76,000 on May 27, 2025

509 RAILROAD AVE

OTO, IA 51044
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.

Valuation

$33K
$21K low$46K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$76,000 · May 27, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$544 (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.$52,870 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWOODBURY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
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.None
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.Shed · 160 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Anthon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.2 mi
M
Mvao Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi
H
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.8 mi

District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51044These 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.171
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 100.21

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.86%
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.7.6%
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.311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,826
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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 Railroad Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Woodbury County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Woodbury County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Woodbury County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Woodbury County

What homes are worth in Oto 51044

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

This home
$25K$328K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Oto 51044.

How it measures up in Oto 51044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oto 51044.

Estimated value$33,344
CheaperTypical $103,746Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$25
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 2.09 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 509 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOto 51044Woodbury County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,3449% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$255% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²46% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac48% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than190020% of homes10% of homes

About 509 Railroad Ave

How much is 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA is $33,344 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $20,732 to $45,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA last sell?

509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA last sold on May 27, 2025 for $76,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA built?

509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA is assigned to Anthon Elementary School (elementary); Mvao Middle School (middle); Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA compare to other homes in Oto 51044?

Among the 114 homes in Oto 51044, it is worth more than 9% of them ($33,344 against a typical $103,746), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($25 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 2.09 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Woodbury County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Railroad Ave, Oto, IA was $544. The county assessed it at $52,870.

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