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$191,907$108 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

540 SOUTH ST

LAMONT, IA 50650
3
Beds
7.5
Baths
1,770 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$192K
$148K low$236K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,336 (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.$254,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Starmont Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.4 mi
M
Starmont Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi
H
Starmont High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Starmont Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50650These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,523
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

540 South 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 more than 71% of homes in Lamont 50650
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Lamont 50650
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Lamont 50650

What homes are worth in Lamont 50650

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

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$39K$358K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Lamont 50650.

How it measures up in Lamont 50650

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lamont 50650.

Estimated value$191,907
CheaperTypical $135,420Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 540 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLamont 50650Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$191,90771% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10863% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,770 ft²67% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac27% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than199286% of homes76% of homes

About 540 South St

How much is 540 South St, Lamont, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 South St, Lamont, IA is $191,907 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $147,518 to $236,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 South St, Lamont, IA last sell?

540 South St, Lamont, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 South St, Lamont, IA?

540 South St, Lamont, IA has 3 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, 1,770 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 540 South St, Lamont, IA built?

540 South St, Lamont, IA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 South St, Lamont, IA?

540 South St, Lamont, IA is assigned to Starmont Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Starmont Middle School (middle), rated B-; Starmont High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Starmont Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 South St, Lamont, IA compare to other homes in Lamont 50650?

Among the 346 homes in Lamont 50650, it is worth more than 71% of them ($191,907 against a typical $135,420), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($108 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,770 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1992 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 45% 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 540 South St, Lamont, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 South St, Lamont, IA was $3,336. The county assessed it at $254,580.

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