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$60,710$59 / 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 68How 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

509 S 5TH ST

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,026 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.
2,400 ft²
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

$61K
$41K low$80K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$656 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,710

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMAHASKA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Oskaloosa High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi

District: Oskaloosa Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52577These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.20%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,233
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

509 S 5th 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 93% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Mahaska County
  • Among the smallest lots in Oskaloosa 52577
  • Older than 87% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577

What homes are worth in Oskaloosa 52577

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

This home
$38K$502K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Oskaloosa 52577.

How it measures up in Oskaloosa 52577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oskaloosa 52577.

Estimated value$60,710
CheaperTypical $165,000Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,385 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 509 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOskaloosa 52577Mahaska County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,7108% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5910% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,026 ft²22% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes15% of homes

About 509 S 5th St

How much is 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA is $60,710 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $41,014 to $80,406. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA last sell?

509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,026 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA built?

509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA is assigned to Oskaloosa Middle School (middle), rated C-; Oskaloosa High School (high), rated C-; Oskaloosa Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Oskaloosa Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA compare to other homes in Oskaloosa 52577?

Among the 5,592 homes in Oskaloosa 52577, it is worth more than 8% of them ($60,710 against a typical $165,000), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($59 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,026 ft² against a typical 1,385 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Mahaska County, it is worth more than 7% 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 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 509 S 5th St, Oskaloosa, IA was $656. The county assessed it at $39,710.

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