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$56,737$42 / 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 66How 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

5686 250TH ST

RINGSTED, IA 50578
3 / 2
Baths
1,363 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.
1.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$57K
$38K low$76K 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.$16,737
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$13,390
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.72%
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.$40,000
BANK PLUS · recorded Mar 25, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$912 (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.$105,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,800

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.Traditional/Old
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.23
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.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 232 ft²

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 · 6.5 mi
H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 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.No

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

5686 250th 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 less than 87% of homes in Emmet County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Emmet County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Emmet County
  • Among the oldest 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 25% of 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$56,737
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5686 250th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,73725% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4219% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,363 ft²49% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.23 ac67% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than1889almost no homes2% of homes

About 5686 250th St

How much is 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA is $56,737 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $37,515 to $75,959. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA last sell?

5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA last sold on Jun 30, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA?

5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA has 3 bathrooms, 1,363 square feet of living space and a 1.23-acre lot.

When was 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA built?

5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA?

5686 250th 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 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than 25% of them ($56,737 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($42 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,363 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1.23 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1889 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 13% 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 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5686 250th St, Ringsted, IA was $912. The county assessed it at $105,800.

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