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$48,518$51 / 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 68How 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
Last sold for $12,000 on Jul 27, 1992

5686 HIGHWAY 15

RINGSTED, IA 50578
1
Baths
952 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$49K
$33K low$64K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Jul 27, 1992
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.$48,518
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$38,814

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$480 (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.$73,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,100

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.Traditional/Old
CountyEmmet
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.75
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.Metal
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 · 244 ft²

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

H
North Union High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi
E
North Union Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.3 mi
M
North Union Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.7 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 Highway 15 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 91% of homes in Emmet County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Emmet County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Ringsted 50578
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Emmet County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Emmet County

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 15% 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$48,518
CheaperTypical $81,735Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$51
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 5686 Highway 15 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingsted 50578Emmet County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,51815% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5132% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac64% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than190928% of homes20% of homes

About 5686 Highway 15

How much is 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA is $48,518 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $33,104 to $63,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA last sell?

5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA last sold on Jul 27, 1992 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA?

5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA has 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA built?

5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA?

5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA is assigned to North Union High School (high), rated A-; North Union Elementary School (elementary), 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 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA compare to other homes in Ringsted 50578?

Among the 319 homes in Ringsted 50578, it is worth more than 15% of them ($48,518 against a typical $81,735), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($51 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 15% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1909 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Emmet County, it is worth more than 9% 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 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5686 Highway 15, Ringsted, IA was $480. The county assessed it at $73,100.

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