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$97,881$66 / 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 67How 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 RAILROAD ST

VINING, IA 52348
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,473 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$98K
$66K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,036 (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.$80,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTAMA
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 100 ft²

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

M
South Tama County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.0 mi
H
South Tama County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.5 mi
E
South Tama County Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 10.7 mi

District: South Tama County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52348These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,231
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,235
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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 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 71% of homes in Tama County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Tama County

What homes are worth in Tama County

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

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$48K$166K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Tama County.

How it measures up in Tama County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tama County.

Estimated value$97,881
CheaperTypical $136,639Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,473 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 509 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTama County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,88129% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6625% of homes
Living areabigger than1,473 ft²49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac46% of homes
Year builtnewer than192043% of homes

About 509 Railroad St

How much is 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA is $97,881 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $65,504 to $130,258. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA last sell?

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

How big is 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA?

509 Railroad St, Vining, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,473 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA built?

509 Railroad St, Vining, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA?

509 Railroad St, Vining, IA is assigned to South Tama County Middle School (middle), rated C; South Tama County High School (high), rated D; South Tama County Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in South Tama County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA compare to other homes in Tama County?

Among the 7,012 homes in Tama County, it is worth more than 29% of them ($97,881 against a typical $136,639), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($66 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,473 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). 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 St, Vining, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Railroad St, Vining, IA was $1,036. The county assessed it at $80,420.

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