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$234,600$105 / 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

838 4TH ST

PRESCOTT, IA 50859
1
Beds
1
Baths
2,240 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.
3.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$235K
$185K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,346 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$288,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$271,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyADAMS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.92
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.Concrete
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 · 96 ft²

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

E
Creston Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 13.1 mi
M
Creston Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.1 mi
H
Creston High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.2 mi

District: Creston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50859These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.334
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,875
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,616
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

838 4th 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 79% of homes in Adams County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Prescott 50859
  • Among the newest homes in Prescott 50859

What homes are worth in Prescott 50859

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

This home
$41K$506K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Prescott 50859.

How it measures up in Prescott 50859

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Prescott 50859.

Estimated value$234,600
CheaperTypical $135,448Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3.92 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 838 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrescott 50859Adams County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,60076% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10557% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²92% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.92 ac56% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than2020almost all homesalmost all homes

About 838 4th St

How much is 838 4th St, Prescott, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 4th St, Prescott, IA is $234,600 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $185,392 to $283,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 4th St, Prescott, IA last sell?

838 4th St, Prescott, IA last sold on Sep 18, 1978, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 4th St, Prescott, IA?

838 4th St, Prescott, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 3.92-acre lot.

When was 838 4th St, Prescott, IA built?

838 4th St, Prescott, IA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 4th St, Prescott, IA?

838 4th St, Prescott, IA is assigned to Creston Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Creston Middle School (middle), rated C-; Creston High School (high), rated B. All sit in Creston Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 4th St, Prescott, IA compare to other homes in Prescott 50859?

Among the 283 homes in Prescott 50859, it is worth more than 76% of them ($234,600 against a typical $135,448), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($105 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3.92 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2020 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Adams County, it is worth more than 79% 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 838 4th St, Prescott, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 4th St, Prescott, IA was $4,346. The county assessed it at $288,100.

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