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$126,053$135 / 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 89How 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 STORY ST

STORY CITY, IA 50248
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
936 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$126K
$113K low$139K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,086 (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.$159,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,500

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
CountySTORY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1974
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
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
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.Deck · 192 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

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

H
Roland-Story High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Roland-Story Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Roland-Story Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Roland-Story Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50248These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.5,111
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.62 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,865
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 Story 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 95% of homes in Story County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Story County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Story City 50248
  • Among the smallest lots in Story City 50248
  • Older than 75% of homes in Story County

What homes are worth in Story City 50248

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

This home
$87K$709K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Story City 50248.

How it measures up in Story City 50248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Story City 50248.

Estimated value$126,053
CheaperTypical $245,793Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 517 Story St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStory City 50248Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$126,0537% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13524% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²8% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 acalmost no homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than195436% of homes25% of homes

About 517 Story St

How much is 517 Story St, Story City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Story St, Story City, IA is $126,053 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $112,669 to $139,437. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Story St, Story City, IA last sell?

517 Story St, Story City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Story St, Story City, IA?

517 Story St, Story City, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 517 Story St, Story City, IA built?

517 Story St, Story City, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Story St, Story City, IA?

517 Story St, Story City, IA is assigned to Roland-Story High School (high), rated A; Roland-Story Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Roland-Story Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Roland-Story Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Story St, Story City, IA compare to other homes in Story City 50248?

Among the 1,721 homes in Story City 50248, it is worth more than 7% of them ($126,053 against a typical $245,793), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($135 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 8% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1954 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Story St, Story City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Story St, Story City, IA was $2,086. The county assessed it at $159,500.

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