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$488,389$189 / 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 86How 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

5452 OBSERVATORY AVE SW

RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,581 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.
13.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$488K
$418K low$559K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,566 (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.$339,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$320,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,100

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.167 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyJOHNSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.93
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
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.GazeboDeck · 158 ft²Porch · 440 ft²Greenhouse

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Highland Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi
H
Highland High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: Highland Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52327These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
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.4,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.55 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,498
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

5452 Observatory Ave Sw 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 90% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Johnson County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Riverside 52327
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Johnson County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Johnson County

What homes are worth in Riverside 52327

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

This home
$110K$640K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Riverside 52327.

How it measures up in Riverside 52327

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 52327.

Estimated value$488,389
CheaperTypical $298,902Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area2,581 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size13.93 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 5452 Observatory Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverside 52327Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,38990% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18953% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,581 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.93 ac86% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes5% of homes

About 5452 Observatory Ave Sw

How much is 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA is $488,389 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $417,756 to $559,022. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA last sell?

5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA?

5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,581 square feet of living space and a 13.93-acre lot.

When was 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA built?

5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA?

5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Highland Middle School (middle), rated C; Highland High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Highland Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA compare to other homes in Riverside 52327?

Among the 1,389 homes in Riverside 52327, it is worth more than 90% of them ($488,389 against a typical $298,902), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($189 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,581 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (13.93 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 79% 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 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5452 Observatory Ave Sw, Riverside, IA was $3,566. The county assessed it at $339,100.

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