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$134,826$122 / 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 88How 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

523 4TH ST

STORY CITY, IA 50248
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,102 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
9
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

$135K
$119K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,220 (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.$183,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,600

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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 · 220 ft²Patio · 228 ft²Porch · 100 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 · 0.5 mi
E
Roland-Story Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Roland-Story Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.1 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

523 4th 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 94% of homes in Story County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Story County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Story City 50248
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Story City 50248
  • Older than 74% 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$701K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$134,826
CheaperTypical $243,845Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,487 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 523 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStory City 50248Story County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,8268% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12218% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,102 ft²17% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac5% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195537% of homes26% of homes

About 523 4th St

How much is 523 4th St, Story City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 4th St, Story City, IA is $134,826 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $119,237 to $150,415. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 4th St, Story City, IA last sell?

523 4th St, Story City, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 523 4th St, Story City, IA?

523 4th St, Story City, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,102 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 523 4th St, Story City, IA built?

523 4th St, Story City, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 523 4th St, Story City, IA?

523 4th 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 523 4th 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 8% of them ($134,826 against a typical $243,845), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($122 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,102 ft² against a typical 1,487 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1955 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Story County, it is worth more than 6% 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 523 4th St, Story City, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 4th St, Story City, IA was $2,220. The county assessed it at $183,600.

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