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$525,698$189 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5168 490TH ST

ROLFE, IA 50581
5 / 3
Baths
2,776 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.
7.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$526K
$419K low$632K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.117%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$650,000
FARMERS STATE BANK · recorded Aug 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,521 (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.$855,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$843,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$750,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$855,480

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyPalo Alto
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.96
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 162 ft²

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

M
West Bend-Mallard Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.1 mi
H
West Bend-Mallard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
E
West Bend-Mallard Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.1 mi

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50581These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.991
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.$62,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,142
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5168 490th 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 most valuable homes in Rolfe 50581
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Rolfe 50581
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Among the newest homes in Rolfe 50581

What homes are worth in Rolfe 50581

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

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$30K$326K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Rolfe 50581.

How it measures up in Rolfe 50581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rolfe 50581.

Estimated value$525,698
CheaperTypical $81,321Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $54Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,776 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size7.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5168 490th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRolfe 50581Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,698almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18998% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,776 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.96 ac88% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than2011almost all homes96% of homes

About 5168 490th St

How much is 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA is $525,698 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $419,164 to $632,232. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA last sell?

5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA last sold on Sep 14, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA has 5 bathrooms, 2,776 square feet of living space and a 7.96-acre lot.

When was 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA built?

5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA is assigned to West Bend-Mallard Middle School (middle), rated C-; West Bend-Mallard High School (high), rated B-; West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in West Bend-Mallard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA compare to other homes in Rolfe 50581?

Among the 459 homes in Rolfe 50581, it is worth more than almost all of them ($525,698 against a typical $81,321), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($189 against a typical $54), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,776 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (7.96 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2011 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5168 490th St, Rolfe, IA was $8,521. The county assessed it at $855,480.

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