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$159,669$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 83How 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
Last sold for $157,500 on May 1, 2020

979 E AVE

SCRANTON, IA 51462
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,170 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$160K
$133K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,500 · May 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,310 (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.$205,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyGREENE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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, 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 · 528 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Greene County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi
M
Greene County Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.6 mi
E
Greene County Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 10.7 mi

District: Greene County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51462These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.88%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,886
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

979 E 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 78% of homes in Scranton 51462
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Greene County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Greene County

What homes are worth in Scranton 51462

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

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$22K$381K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Scranton 51462.

How it measures up in Scranton 51462

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 51462.

Estimated value$159,669
CheaperTypical $100,833Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,555 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1919Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 979 E Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 51462Greene County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,66978% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7460% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than2,170 ft²85% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac55% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than192155% of homes42% of homes

About 979 E Ave

How much is 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA is $159,669 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $132,564 to $186,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA last sell?

979 E Ave, Scranton, IA last sold on May 1, 2020 for $157,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA?

979 E Ave, Scranton, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,170 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA built?

979 E Ave, Scranton, IA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA?

979 E Ave, Scranton, IA is assigned to Greene County High School (high), rated C-; Greene County Middle School (middle), rated D+; Greene County Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Greene County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA compare to other homes in Scranton 51462?

Among the 507 homes in Scranton 51462, it is worth more than 78% of them ($159,669 against a typical $100,833), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($74 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,170 ft² against a typical 1,555 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1921 against a typical 1919). Measured against all of Greene County, it is worth more than 67% 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 E Ave, Scranton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 E Ave, Scranton, IA was $2,310. The county assessed it at $205,800.

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