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$187,641$103 / 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 89How 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

5478 R AVE

CHEROKEE, IA 51012
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,824 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.
8.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$188K
$168K low$208K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,136 (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.$133,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCHEROKEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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.Porch · 336 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Washington High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
E
Cherokee Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.8 mi
M
Cherokee Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Cherokee Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51012These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,475
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,314
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,218
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

5478 R Ave 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 65% of homes in Cherokee 51012
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Cherokee 51012
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Cherokee 51012
  • Older than 66% of homes in Cherokee 51012

What homes are worth in Cherokee 51012

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

This home
$32K$510K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Cherokee 51012.

How it measures up in Cherokee 51012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cherokee 51012.

Estimated value$187,641
CheaperTypical $147,981Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size8.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5478 R Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCherokee 51012Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,64165% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10343% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²78% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.45 ac92% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than191534% of homes36% of homes

About 5478 R Ave

How much is 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA is $187,641 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,732 to $207,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA last sell?

5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA?

5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 8.45-acre lot.

When was 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA built?

5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA?

5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA is assigned to Washington High School (high), rated B-; Cherokee Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Cherokee Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Cherokee Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA compare to other homes in Cherokee 51012?

Among the 2,693 homes in Cherokee 51012, it is worth more than 65% of them ($187,641 against a typical $147,981), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($103 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (8.45 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1915 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 64% 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 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5478 R Ave, Cherokee, IA was $1,136. The county assessed it at $133,480.

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