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509 W ELLSWORTH ST

DOWS, IA 50071
0
Baths
336 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$124 (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.$6,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Barber/Hair Salon
CountyWRIGHT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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
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.

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.1 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.4 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.5 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
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 100.12

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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 W Ellsworth 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Dows 50071
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Dows 50071

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Living area336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 509 W Ellsworth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Wright County
Living areabigger than336 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac22% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than193864% of homes46% of homes

About 509 W Ellsworth St

When did 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA last sell?

509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA has 336 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA built?

509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

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

How does 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is bigger than almost none of them (336 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1938 against a typical 1920). 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 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 W Ellsworth St, Dows, IA was $124. The county assessed it at $6,900.

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