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$271,371$157 / 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 79How 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 4TH ST N

CENTRAL CITY, IA 52214
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,725 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.
4.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$271K
$215K low$328K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,960 (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.$262,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.21
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 225 ft²Porch · 240 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Central City Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Central City Middle School/High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.1 mi

District: Central City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52214These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.30 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,119
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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 4th St N 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Linn County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Central City 52214

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

This home
$58K$685K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Central City 52214.

How it measures up in Central City 52214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Central City 52214.

Estimated value$271,371
CheaperTypical $241,430Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,435 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size4.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.31 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 517 4th St N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral City 52214Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,37157% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15737% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,725 ft²69% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.21 ac66% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than18905% of homes2% of homes

About 517 4th St N

How much is 517 4th St N, Central City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 4th St N, Central City, IA is $271,371 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $214,708 to $328,034. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 4th St N, Central City, IA last sell?

517 4th St N, Central City, IA last sold on Apr 22, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 4th St N, Central City, IA?

517 4th St N, Central City, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,725 square feet of living space and a 4.21-acre lot.

When was 517 4th St N, Central City, IA built?

517 4th St N, Central City, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 4th St N, Central City, IA?

517 4th St N, Central City, IA is assigned to Central City Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Central City Middle School/High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Central City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 4th St N, Central City, IA compare to other homes in Central City 52214?

Among the 1,604 homes in Central City 52214, it is worth more than 57% of them ($271,371 against a typical $241,430), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($157 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,725 ft² against a typical 1,435 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (4.21 ac against a typical 1.31 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1890 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 59% 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 4th St N, Central City, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 517 4th St N, Central City, IA was $2,960. The county assessed it at $262,200.

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