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$110,965$123 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $76,500 on May 28, 2020

524 N HIGHWAY ST

OTHO, IA 50569
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
902 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$111K
$87K low$135K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$76,500 · May 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$838 (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.$63,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,330

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
CountyWEBSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Butler Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 4.9 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50569These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.700
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,922
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,498
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

524 N Highway 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Otho 50569
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Otho 50569

What homes are worth in Otho 50569

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

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$29K$350K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Otho 50569.

How it measures up in Otho 50569

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otho 50569.

Estimated value$110,965
CheaperTypical $98,907Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 524 N Highway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtho 50569Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$110,96558% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12370% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than902 ft²19% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac34% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194838% of homes47% of homes

About 524 N Highway St

How much is 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA is $110,965 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $86,946 to $134,984. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA last sell?

524 N Highway St, Otho, IA last sold on May 28, 2020 for $76,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

524 N Highway St, Otho, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 902 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA built?

524 N Highway St, Otho, IA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

524 N Highway St, Otho, IA is assigned to Butler Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Fort Dodge High School (high), rated D-; Fort Dodge Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Fort Dodge Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA compare to other homes in Otho 50569?

Among the 381 homes in Otho 50569, it is worth more than 58% of them ($110,965 against a typical $98,907), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($123 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 19% of them (902 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1948 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 44% 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 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 N Highway St, Otho, IA was $838. The county assessed it at $63,330.

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