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$150,272$209 / 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 78How 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 W MAIN ST

FERTILE, IA 50434
1
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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

$150K
$117K low$184K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,068 (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.$75,997 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,993
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,004
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,463
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,997

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWorth
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.Concrete
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, Attached

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
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 11.2 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.3 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 11.5 mi

District: Forest City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50434These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.138
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,757
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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 Main 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 66% of homes in Fertile 50434
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Worth County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Worth County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Fertile 50434
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Fertile 50434

What homes are worth in Fertile 50434

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

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$65K$617K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Fertile 50434.

How it measures up in Fertile 50434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fertile 50434.

Estimated value$150,272
CheaperTypical $174,988Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,409 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 509 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFertile 50434Worth County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,27234% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20987% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac24% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than199189% of homes88% of homes

About 509 W Main St

How much is 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA is $150,272 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $116,803 to $183,741. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA last sell?

509 W Main St, Fertile, IA last sold on Aug 29, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA?

509 W Main St, Fertile, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA built?

509 W Main St, Fertile, IA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA?

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

How does 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA compare to other homes in Fertile 50434?

Among the 225 homes in Fertile 50434, it is worth more than 34% of them ($150,272 against a typical $174,988), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($209 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 4% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,409 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1991 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Worth County, it is worth more than 47% 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 W Main St, Fertile, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 509 W Main St, Fertile, IA was $1,068. The county assessed it at $75,997.

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