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$98,566$89 / 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 68How 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

527 RAILROAD ST

OTHO, IA 50569
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,104 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
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

$99K
$67K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,506 (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.$95,850 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,850

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.0.13
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, 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.Deck · 82 ft²Patio · 82 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

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

E
Butler Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 4.9 mi
H
Fort Dodge High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
M
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolC
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

527 Railroad 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.

  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Webster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Otho 50569
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Otho 50569

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

This home
$34K$357K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$98,566
CheaperTypical $107,030Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 527 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtho 50569Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,56643% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8944% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²42% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac2% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198081% of homes86% of homes

About 527 Railroad St

How much is 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA is $98,566 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $67,280 to $129,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA last sell?

527 Railroad St, Otho, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

527 Railroad St, Otho, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA built?

527 Railroad St, Otho, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

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

How does 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA compare to other homes in Otho 50569?

Among the 380 homes in Otho 50569, it is worth more than 43% of them ($98,566 against a typical $107,030), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($89 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1980 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 37% 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 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Railroad St, Otho, IA was $1,506. The county assessed it at $95,850.

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