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$201,135$156 / 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
Last sold for $120,000 on Oct 15, 2018

520 1ST ST SW

LE MARS, IA 51031
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,292 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$201K
$179K low$224K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Oct 15, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$154,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$141,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,340

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPlymouth
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Clark Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Le Mars High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Le Mars Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Le Mars Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51031These 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.124
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 100.21

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.13,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.60 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,377
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

520 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 68% of homes in Le Mars 51031
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Le Mars 51031

What homes are worth in Le Mars 51031

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

This home
$82K$635K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Le Mars 51031.

How it measures up in Le Mars 51031

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Le Mars 51031.

Estimated value$201,135
CheaperTypical $255,770Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 520 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLe Mars 51031Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,13532% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15639% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²35% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac23% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192032% of homes34% of homes

About 520 1st St Sw

How much is 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA is $201,135 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $178,549 to $223,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA last sell?

520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA last sold on Oct 15, 2018 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA?

520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,292 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA built?

520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA?

520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA is assigned to Clark Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Le Mars High School (high), rated A; Le Mars Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Le Mars Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 1st St Sw, Le Mars, IA compare to other homes in Le Mars 51031?

Among the 4,582 homes in Le Mars 51031, it is worth more than 32% of them ($201,135 against a typical $255,770), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($156 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1920 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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