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$99,004$74 / 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 79How 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

708 MAIN ST

SANBORN, IA 51248
2
Beds
1.5
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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$99K
$78K low$120K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,016 (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.$101,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,560

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.A-Frame
CountyO'BRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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 · 143 ft²Patio · 143 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

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

H
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 mi
E
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.7 mi
M
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 9.2 mi

District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51248These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,021
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,326
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

708 Main 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 86% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Sanborn 51248
  • Older than 70% of homes in O'Brien County

What homes are worth in Sanborn 51248

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

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$56K$585K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Sanborn 51248.

How it measures up in Sanborn 51248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanborn 51248.

Estimated value$99,004
CheaperTypical $185,313Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 708 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanborn 51248O'Brien County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,00414% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7414% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,330 ft²35% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac5% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191632% of homes30% of homes

About 708 Main St

How much is 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA is $99,004 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $77,953 to $120,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA last sell?

708 Main St, Sanborn, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA?

708 Main St, Sanborn, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,330 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA built?

708 Main St, Sanborn, IA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA?

708 Main St, Sanborn, IA is assigned to Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School (high), rated B-; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA compare to other homes in Sanborn 51248?

Among the 759 homes in Sanborn 51248, it is worth more than 14% of them ($99,004 against a typical $185,313), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($74 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,330 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1916 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of O'Brien County, it is worth more than 23% 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 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Main St, Sanborn, IA was $1,016. The county assessed it at $101,560.

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