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$27,685$30 / 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 52How 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

512 RIVER ST

CHESTER, IA 52134
1
Beds
1
Baths
932 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.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$28K
$14K low$41K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$486 (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.$37,370 (2026)
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.$32,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,370

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
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.Concrete
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.None
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 · 210 ft²

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

M
Crestwood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 15.1 mi
E
Crestwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 15.1 mi
H
Crestwood High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.2 mi

District: Howard-Winneshiek Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52134These 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.155
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 100.15

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.89%
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.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.310
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.$62,253
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,915
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.61%

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How this home compares

512 River 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 least valuable homes in Chester 52134
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Howard County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Chester 52134
  • Older than 84% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Chester 52134

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

This home
$33K$345K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Chester 52134.

How it measures up in Chester 52134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 52134.

Estimated value$27,685
CheaperTypical $130,095Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$30
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 512 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 52134Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$27,685almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$303% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than932 ft²7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac23% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than189617% of homes16% of homes

About 512 River St

How much is 512 River St, Chester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 River St, Chester, IA is $27,685 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $14,404 to $40,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 River St, Chester, IA last sell?

512 River St, Chester, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 512 River St, Chester, IA?

512 River St, Chester, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 932 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 512 River St, Chester, IA built?

512 River St, Chester, IA was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 512 River St, Chester, IA?

512 River St, Chester, IA is assigned to Crestwood Middle School (middle), rated B; Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Crestwood High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 512 River St, Chester, IA compare to other homes in Chester 52134?

Among the 147 homes in Chester 52134, it is worth more than almost none of them ($27,685 against a typical $130,095), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($30 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 7% of them (932 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1896 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than almost no 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 512 River St, Chester, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 512 River St, Chester, IA was $486. The county assessed it at $37,370.

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