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$66,945$64 / 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 72How 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

517 N HIGHWAY ST

OTHO, IA 50569
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,052 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$67K
$48K low$86K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$602 (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.$62,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,520

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
CountyWEBSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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, 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 · 98 ft²Porch · 308 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
Butler Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 4.9 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50569These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.700
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,922
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,498
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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 N Highway 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Otho 50569
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Webster County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Otho 50569

What homes are worth in Otho 50569

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

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This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Otho 50569.

How it measures up in Otho 50569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otho 50569.

Estimated value$66,945
CheaperTypical $98,255Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$64
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 517 N Highway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtho 50569Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,94520% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6423% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,052 ft²38% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac5% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195245% of homes53% of homes

About 517 N Highway St

How much is 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA is $66,945 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $48,086 to $85,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA last sell?

517 N Highway St, Otho, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

517 N Highway St, Otho, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,052 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA built?

517 N Highway St, Otho, IA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

517 N Highway St, Otho, IA is assigned to Butler Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fort Dodge High School (high), rated D+; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Fort Dodge Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA compare to other homes in Otho 50569?

Among the 380 homes in Otho 50569, it is worth more than 20% of them ($66,945 against a typical $98,255), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($64 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,052 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1952 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 20% 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 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 N Highway St, Otho, IA was $602. The county assessed it at $62,520.

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