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$42,747$39 / 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 71How 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

517 1ST ST SW

CLARION, IA 50525
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,087 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$43K
$30K low$55K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$946 (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.$52,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWRIGHT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
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.DeckPatio · 128 ft²Porch · 36 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.

M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50525These 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.110
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 100.14

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.3,653
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,665
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,583
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

517 1st St Sw 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 Clarion 50525
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Clarion 50525
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Wright County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Wright County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Clarion 50525

What homes are worth in Clarion 50525

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

This home
$35K$557K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Clarion 50525.

How it measures up in Clarion 50525

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clarion 50525.

Estimated value$42,747
CheaperTypical $135,944Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,087 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 517 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClarion 50525Wright County
Estimated valuepricier than$42,7475% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$396% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,087 ft²26% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac20% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes23% of homes

About 517 1st St Sw

How much is 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA is $42,747 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $30,192 to $55,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA last sell?

517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA?

517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,087 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA built?

517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA?

517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated A; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated C. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA compare to other homes in Clarion 50525?

Among the 1,608 homes in Clarion 50525, it is worth more than 5% of them ($42,747 against a typical $135,944), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($39 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,087 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wright County, it is worth more than 7% 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 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 1st St Sw, Clarion, IA was $946. The county assessed it at $52,800.

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