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Last sold for $87,000 on Dec 2, 2015

524 BISSELL ST

LAURENS, IA 50554
1.5
Baths
1,476 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.
3,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Dec 2, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,176 (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.$122,676 (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.$118,926
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$136,439
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,676

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOCAHONTAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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 · 352 ft²Patio · 352 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

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

E
Laurens-Marathon Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi

District: Laurens-Marathon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50554These 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.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.82%
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.11%
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.1,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,447
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

524 Bissell 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Laurens 50554

How it measures up in Laurens 50554

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Laurens 50554.

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 524 Bissell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaurens 50554Pocahontas County
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²56% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,500 ft²10% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197886% of homes85% of homes

About 524 Bissell St

When did 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA last sell?

524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA last sold on Dec 2, 2015 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA?

524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA built?

524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA?

524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA is assigned to Laurens-Marathon Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Laurens-Marathon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA compare to other homes in Laurens 50554?

Among the 819 homes in Laurens 50554, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,500 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1978 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Bissell St, Laurens, IA was $2,176. The county assessed it at $122,676.

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