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$166,605$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 77How 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

5347 490TH ST

WEST BEND, IA 50597
1
Baths
1,352 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.
37.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$167K
$128K low$205K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,878 (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.$155,740 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,740

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyPALO ALTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.37.01
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 104 ft²

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

M
West Bend-Mallard Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi
H
West Bend-Mallard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
E
West Bend-Mallard Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.5 mi

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50597These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.1,277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,942
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

5347 490th 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 67% of homes in West Bend 50597
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Palo Alto County
  • Older than 66% of homes in West Bend 50597

What homes are worth in West Bend 50597

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

This home
$32K$492K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in West Bend 50597.

How it measures up in West Bend 50597

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Bend 50597.

Estimated value$166,605
CheaperTypical $153,409Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,511 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size37.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5347 490th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Bend 50597Palo Alto County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,60557% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12367% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²37% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than37.01 ac93% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than192034% of homes38% of homes

About 5347 490th St

How much is 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA is $166,605 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,218 to $204,992. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA last sell?

5347 490th St, West Bend, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA?

5347 490th St, West Bend, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 37.01-acre lot.

When was 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA built?

5347 490th St, West Bend, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA?

5347 490th St, West Bend, IA is assigned to West Bend-Mallard Middle School (middle), rated C-; West Bend-Mallard High School (high), rated B-; West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in West Bend-Mallard Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA compare to other homes in West Bend 50597?

Among the 570 homes in West Bend 50597, it is worth more than 57% of them ($166,605 against a typical $153,409), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($123 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,511 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (37.01 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1920 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Palo Alto County, it is worth more than 63% 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 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5347 490th St, West Bend, IA was $1,878. The county assessed it at $155,740.

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