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$81,325
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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on May 12, 2023

605 HOWLAND ST

EMERSON, IA 51533
1
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$81K
$51K low$112K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · May 12, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$250 (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.$13,986 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,323
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,663
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,761
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,986

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMILLS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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

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.

E
East Mills Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.6 mi
M
East Mills Jr/Sr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.6 mi

District: East Mills Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51533These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,599
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

605 Howland 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 97% of homes in Mills County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Mills County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Emerson 51533

What homes are worth in Emerson 51533

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

This home
$50K$603K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Emerson 51533.

How it measures up in Emerson 51533

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerson 51533.

Estimated value$81,325
CheaperTypical $177,784Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 605 Howland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson 51533Mills County
Estimated valuepricier than$81,32515% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac15% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than197073% of homes43% of homes

About 605 Howland St

How much is 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA is $81,325 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $50,635 to $112,015. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA last sell?

605 Howland St, Emerson, IA last sold on May 12, 2023 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA?

605 Howland St, Emerson, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA built?

605 Howland St, Emerson, IA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA?

605 Howland St, Emerson, IA is assigned to East Mills Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Mills Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Mills Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA compare to other homes in Emerson 51533?

Among the 414 homes in Emerson 51533, it is worth more than 15% of them ($81,325 against a typical $177,784), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1970 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Mills County, it is worth more than 3% 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 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Howland St, Emerson, IA was $250. The county assessed it at $13,986.

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