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$465,078$212 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5451 260TH ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,195 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.
39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$465K
$398K low$533K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.157%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$790,685
FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA FLCA · recorded Apr 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,386 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$450,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$347,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$391,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$450,400

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.33 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 76 ft²Patio · 383 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.5 mi
H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.0 mi

District: North Kossuth Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50578These 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.133
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 100.10

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.86%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,618
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5451 260th 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Among the largest lots in Emmet County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Ringsted 50578

What homes are worth in Ringsted 50578

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

This home
$30K$382K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Ringsted 50578.

How it measures up in Ringsted 50578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringsted 50578.

Estimated value$465,078
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,195 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 5451 260th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$465,078almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21298% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,195 ft²91% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than195876% of homes68% of homes

About 5451 260th St

How much is 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA is $465,078 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $397,524 to $532,632. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA last sell?

5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA last sold on Nov 6, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA?

5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,195 square feet of living space and a 39.00-acre lot.

When was 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA built?

5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA?

5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA is assigned to North Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A; North Union High School (high), rated A-; North Union Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in North Kossuth Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than almost all of them ($465,078 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($212 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,195 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (39 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1958 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5451 260th St, Ringsted, IA was $4,386. The county assessed it at $450,400.

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