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$268,448$500 / 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 70How 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 $560,000 on Jun 8, 2026

DOUDS, IA 52551
0
Baths
537 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$268K
$188K low$349K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$560,000 · Jun 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (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.$60,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,200

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.64 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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 · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Douds Center Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi
M
Van Buren County Middle/High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 10.8 mi

District: Van Buren County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52551These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,578
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,159
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

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 85% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Van Buren County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Douds 52551
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Douds 52551

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

This home
$53K$565K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Douds 52551.

How it measures up in Douds 52551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douds 52551.

Estimated value$268,448
CheaperTypical $161,091Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$500
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area537 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouds 52551Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,44875% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50098% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than537 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than196043% of homes48% of homes

About

How much is , Douds, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Douds, IA is $268,448 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $188,054 to $348,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Douds, IA last sell?

, Douds, IA last sold on Jun 8, 2026 for $560,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Douds, IA?

, Douds, IA has 537 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was , Douds, IA built?

, Douds, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Douds, IA?

, Douds, IA is assigned to Douds Center Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Van Buren County Middle/High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Van Buren County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Douds, IA compare to other homes in Douds 52551?

Among the 367 homes in Douds 52551, it is worth more than 75% of them ($268,448 against a typical $161,091), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($500 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 2% of them (537 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (40 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1960 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 85% 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 , Douds, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Douds, IA was $716. The county assessed it at $60,200.

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