Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Rural ResidenceResidential
$322,154$172 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

976 VIRGINIA AVE

BENNETT, IA 52721
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,870 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.
14.4 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.
2
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.

Valuation

$322K
$267K low$377K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$242,154
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$193,723
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.24%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$80,000
FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA FLCA · recorded Feb 9, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$940 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$88,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,060

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCedar
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.14.40
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 320 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 76 ft²

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 · 3.8 mi
M
North Cedar Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.1 mi

District: North Cedar Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52721These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,212
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

976 Virginia Ave 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 91% of homes in Bennett 52721
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Bennett 52721
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Cedar County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Cedar County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cedar County

What homes are worth in Bennett 52721

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

This home
$64K$415K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Bennett 52721.

How it measures up in Bennett 52721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bennett 52721.

Estimated value$322,154
CheaperTypical $158,676Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size14.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 976 Virginia Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBennett 52721Cedar County
Estimated valuepricier than$322,15491% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17290% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,870 ft²68% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14.4 ac82% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than190038% of homes23% of homes

About 976 Virginia Ave

How much is 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA is $322,154 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,931 to $377,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA?

976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,870 square feet of living space and a 14.40-acre lot.

When was 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA built?

976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA?

976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, 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 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA compare to other homes in Bennett 52721?

Among the 324 homes in Bennett 52721, it is worth more than 91% of them ($322,154 against a typical $158,676), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($172 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,870 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (14.4 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Cedar County, it is worth more than 75% 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 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 976 Virginia Ave, Bennett, IA was $940. The county assessed it at $88,060.

Closest homes

More homes in Bennett 52721

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 976 Virginia Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map