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$197,827$293 / 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 79How 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

5596 JAMES AVE SW

KALONA, IA 52247
3
Beds
1
Baths
676 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.
0.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$198K
$157K low$239K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,914 (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.$177,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,000

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.0.94
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 48 ft²

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

M
Mid - Prairie Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.5 mi
E
Mid - Prairie East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.6 mi
H
Mid - Prairie High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Mid-Prairie Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52247These 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.77
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 100.24

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.5,035
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,298
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,317
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

5596 James 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 less than 85% of homes in Johnson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Kalona 52247
  • Among the smallest homes in Kalona 52247
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Johnson County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Kalona 52247

What homes are worth in Kalona 52247

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

This home
$114K$590K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Kalona 52247.

How it measures up in Kalona 52247

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalona 52247.

Estimated value$197,827
CheaperTypical $286,979Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 5596 James Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalona 52247Johnson County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,82719% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29394% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than676 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.94 ac59% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than200785% of homes71% of homes

About 5596 James Ave Sw

How much is 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA is $197,827 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,669 to $238,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA last sell?

5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA?

5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 676 square feet of living space and a 0.94-acre lot.

When was 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA built?

5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA?

5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA is assigned to Mid - Prairie Middle School (middle), rated B+; Mid - Prairie East Elementary School (elementary); Mid - Prairie High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Mid-Prairie Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA compare to other homes in Kalona 52247?

Among the 2,002 homes in Kalona 52247, it is worth more than 19% of them ($197,827 against a typical $286,979), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($293 against a typical $179), it is bigger than almost none of them (676 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.94 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2007 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Johnson County, it is worth more than 15% 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 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5596 James Ave Sw, Kalona, IA was $1,914. The county assessed it at $177,000.

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