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$234,169$133 / 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 84How 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

81 1ST ST

LOWDEN, IA 52255
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,760 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$234K
$197K low$271K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,666 (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.$189,350 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCEDAR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 294 ft²Porch · 264 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
North Cedar Lowden Elementary CenterB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
M
North Cedar Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.6 mi

District: North Cedar Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52255These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.1,345
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,662
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,360
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.61%

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How this home compares

81 1st 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 more than 70% of homes in Lowden 52255
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Lowden 52255
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Cedar County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cedar County

What homes are worth in Lowden 52255

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

This home
$64K$482K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Lowden 52255.

How it measures up in Lowden 52255

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowden 52255.

Estimated value$234,169
CheaperTypical $178,299Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,616 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 81 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowden 52255Cedar County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,16970% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13366% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,760 ft²60% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac64% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes23% of homes

About 81 1st St

How much is 81 1st St, Lowden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 1st St, Lowden, IA is $234,169 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $197,253 to $271,085. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 1st St, Lowden, IA last sell?

81 1st St, Lowden, IA last sold on Mar 20, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 1st St, Lowden, IA?

81 1st St, Lowden, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,760 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 81 1st St, Lowden, IA built?

81 1st St, Lowden, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 1st St, Lowden, IA?

81 1st St, Lowden, IA is assigned to North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center (elementary), rated B; North Cedar Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in North Cedar Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 1st St, Lowden, IA compare to other homes in Lowden 52255?

Among the 535 homes in Lowden 52255, it is worth more than 70% of them ($234,169 against a typical $178,299), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($133 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,760 ft² against a typical 1,616 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Cedar County, it is worth more than 55% 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 81 1st St, Lowden, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 1st St, Lowden, IA was $2,666. The county assessed it at $189,350.

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