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$116,967$96 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5228 240TH ST

ASHTON, IA 51232
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,224 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.
39.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$117K
$87K low$146K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$486 (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.$136,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,730

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyOsceola
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.62
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 304 ft²

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

M
Sheldon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.1 mi
H
Sheldon High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi
E
East Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.3 mi

District: Sheldon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51232These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.612
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,421
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

5228 240th 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 70% of homes in Ashton 51232
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Ashton 51232
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Osceola County

What homes are worth in Ashton 51232

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 30% of homes in Ashton 51232.

How it measures up in Ashton 51232

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 51232.

Estimated value$116,967
CheaperTypical $139,626Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size39.62 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 5228 240th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 51232Osceola County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,96730% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9658% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²24% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.62 ac95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than192153% of homes43% of homes

About 5228 240th St

How much is 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA is $116,967 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $87,445 to $146,489. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA last sell?

5228 240th St, Ashton, IA last sold on Mar 12, 1985, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA?

5228 240th St, Ashton, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 39.62-acre lot.

When was 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA built?

5228 240th St, Ashton, IA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA?

5228 240th St, Ashton, IA is assigned to Sheldon Middle School (middle), rated B+; Sheldon High School (high), rated C+; East Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Sheldon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA compare to other homes in Ashton 51232?

Among the 370 homes in Ashton 51232, it is worth more than 30% of them ($116,967 against a typical $139,626), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($96 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (39.62 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1921 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Osceola County, it is worth more than 36% 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 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5228 240th St, Ashton, IA was $486. The county assessed it at $136,730.

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