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$84,040$63 / 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 59How 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

609 W HOWARD ST

CRESTON, IA 50801
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,330 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1872
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$84K
$49K low$119K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,018 (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.$131,920 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
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.Deck · 117 ft²Porch · 70 ft²

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

H
Creston High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Creston Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Creston Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Creston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50801These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,132
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

609 W Howard 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 75% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Creston 50801
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Among the oldest homes in Creston 50801

What homes are worth in Creston 50801

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

This home
$31K$552K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Creston 50801.

How it measures up in Creston 50801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Creston 50801.

Estimated value$84,040
CheaperTypical $138,388Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1872
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 609 W Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCreston 50801Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,04025% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6316% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,330 ft²53% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than1872almost no homesalmost no homes

About 609 W Howard St

How much is 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA is $84,040 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $49,198 to $118,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA last sell?

609 W Howard St, Creston, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA?

609 W Howard St, Creston, IA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,330 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA built?

609 W Howard St, Creston, IA was built in 1872, making it 154 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA?

609 W Howard St, Creston, IA is assigned to Creston High School (high), rated B; Creston Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Creston Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Creston Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA compare to other homes in Creston 50801?

Among the 3,905 homes in Creston 50801, it is worth more than 25% of them ($84,040 against a typical $138,388), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($63 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,330 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1872 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 25% 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 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 W Howard St, Creston, IA was $2,018. The county assessed it at $131,920.

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