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$71,892
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 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

CAVE

MYSTIC, IA 52574
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$72K
$43K low$101K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8 (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.$460 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$460

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyAPPANOOSE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Centerville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Howar Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
E
Lakeview Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.8 mi

District: Centerville Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52574These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.622
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.$72,512
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,080
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

Cave 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 less than 81% of homes in Appanoose County

What homes are worth in Mystic 52574

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

This home
$43K$400K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Mystic 52574.

How it measures up in Mystic 52574

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mystic 52574.

Estimated value$71,892
CheaperTypical $73,368Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

How Cave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMystic 52574Appanoose County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,89236% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac55% of homes47% of homes

About Cave

How much is Cave, Mystic, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Cave, Mystic, IA is $71,892 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $43,090 to $100,694. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Cave, Mystic, IA last sell?

Cave, Mystic, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Cave, Mystic, IA?

Cave, Mystic, IA is assigned to Centerville High School (high), rated D+; Howar Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lakeview Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Centerville Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Cave, Mystic, IA compare to other homes in Mystic 52574?

Among the 1,339 homes in Mystic 52574, it is worth more than 36% of them ($71,892 against a typical $73,368) and its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac). Measured against all of Appanoose County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Cave, Mystic, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for Cave, Mystic, IA was $8. The county assessed it at $460.

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