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Last sold for $42,750 on Sep 14, 2022

6256 188TH ST

SPERRY, IA 52650
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,208 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.
39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,750 · Sep 14, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,402 (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.$221,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$221,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.85 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.00
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.Mixed
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 · 108 ft²

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

E
Mediapolis Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.0 mi
M
Mediapolis Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 mi
H
Mediapolis High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Mediapolis Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52650These 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.132
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 100.28

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.930
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,712
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,446
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

6256 188th 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Among the largest lots in Des Moines County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Sperry 52650

How it measures up in Sperry 52650

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sperry 52650.

Living area2,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size39 ac
SmallerTypical 4.38 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 6256 188th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSperry 52650Des Moines County
Living areabigger than2,208 ft²85% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39 ac94% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197131% of homes65% of homes

About 6256 188th St

When did 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA last sell?

6256 188th St, Sperry, IA last sold on Sep 14, 2022 for $42,750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA?

6256 188th St, Sperry, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,208 square feet of living space and a 39.00-acre lot.

When was 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA built?

6256 188th St, Sperry, IA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA?

6256 188th St, Sperry, IA is assigned to Mediapolis Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mediapolis Middle School (middle), rated A+; Mediapolis High School (high), rated A. All sit in Mediapolis Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA compare to other homes in Sperry 52650?

Among the 388 homes in Sperry 52650, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,208 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (39 ac against a typical 4.38 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1971 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6256 188th St, Sperry, IA was $2,402. The county assessed it at $221,900.

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