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$93,955$68 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on May 1, 2017

511 WILSON

EMERSON, IA 51533
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,380 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$94K
$76K low$112K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · May 1, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,256 (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.$184,161 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,283
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,878
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,749
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,161

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMills
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 624 ft²Porch · 54 ft²

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.

E
East Mills Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.7 mi
M
East Mills Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.7 mi

District: East Mills Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51533These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,599
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

511 Wilson 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 95% of homes in Mills County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Mills County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Emerson 51533
  • Older than 68% of homes in Mills County

What homes are worth in Emerson 51533

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

This home
$49K$575K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Emerson 51533.

How it measures up in Emerson 51533

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerson 51533.

Estimated value$93,955
CheaperTypical $176,579Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 511 Wilson ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson 51533Mills County
Estimated valuepricier than$93,95519% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6812% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²44% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac31% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195064% of homes32% of homes

About 511 Wilson

How much is 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA is $93,955 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $76,384 to $111,526. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA last sell?

511 Wilson, Emerson, IA last sold on May 1, 2017 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA?

511 Wilson, Emerson, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,380 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA built?

511 Wilson, Emerson, IA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA?

511 Wilson, Emerson, IA is assigned to East Mills Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Mills Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Mills Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA compare to other homes in Emerson 51533?

Among the 414 homes in Emerson 51533, it is worth more than 19% of them ($93,955 against a typical $176,579), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($68 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1950 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Mills County, it is worth more than 5% 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 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 511 Wilson, Emerson, IA was $3,256. The county assessed it at $184,161.

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