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$127,802$76 / 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

979 1ST ST

ROCKWELL CITY, IA 50579
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,680 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$128K
$106K low$149K 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.$54,202
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$43,362
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.57%
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.$73,600
BANK OF AMERICA NA · recorded Jul 29, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,812 (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.$189,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,700

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.Split Foyer
CountyCalhoun
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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.Yes
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, 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.Deck · 72 ft²Patio · 72 ft²Porch · 65 ft²

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

E
South Central Calhoun Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.8 mi
M
South Central Calhoun Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi
H
South Central Calhoun High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.0 mi

District: South Central Calhoun Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50579These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.80%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,256
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

979 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Calhoun County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Rockwell City 50579
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rockwell City 50579
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Rockwell City 50579

What homes are worth in Rockwell City 50579

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

This home
$48K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Rockwell City 50579.

How it measures up in Rockwell City 50579

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockwell City 50579.

Estimated value$127,802
CheaperTypical $154,916Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$76
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 979 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockwell City 50579Calhoun County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,80241% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7632% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²65% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac68% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197882% of homes80% of homes

About 979 1st St

How much is 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA is $127,802 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $106,469 to $149,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA last sell?

979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA last sold on Oct 13, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA?

979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA built?

979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA?

979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA is assigned to South Central Calhoun Elementary School (elementary), rated B; South Central Calhoun Middle School (middle), rated C-; South Central Calhoun High School (high), rated B-. All sit in South Central Calhoun Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA compare to other homes in Rockwell City 50579?

Among the 1,243 homes in Rockwell City 50579, it is worth more than 41% of them ($127,802 against a typical $154,916), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($76 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1978 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Calhoun County, it is worth more than 37% 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 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 979 1st St, Rockwell City, IA was $1,812. The county assessed it at $189,700.

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