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$250,867$465 / 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 73How 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

ELKADER, IA 52043
1
Beds
0
Baths
540 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.
4.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$251K
$184K low$318K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$288 (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.$23,838 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,678
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,774
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,838

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCLAYTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 144 ft²

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

E
Central Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.7 mi
M
Central Middle School/High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52043These 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.107
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 100.19

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.89%
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.18%
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.2,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,944
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,132
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

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 67% of homes in Elkader 52043
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Elkader 52043
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Elkader 52043
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Clayton County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Elkader 52043

What homes are worth in Elkader 52043

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

This home
$56K$707K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Elkader 52043.

How it measures up in Elkader 52043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkader 52043.

Estimated value$250,867
CheaperTypical $187,553Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$465
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size4.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkader 52043Clayton County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,86767% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46598% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than540 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.44 ac73% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than199982% of homes80% of homes

About

How much is , Elkader, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Elkader, IA is $250,867 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $183,936 to $317,798. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Elkader, IA last sell?

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

How big is , Elkader, IA?

, Elkader, IA has 1 bedrooms, 540 square feet of living space and a 4.44-acre lot.

When was , Elkader, IA built?

, Elkader, IA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Elkader, IA?

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

How does , Elkader, IA compare to other homes in Elkader 52043?

Among the 1,054 homes in Elkader 52043, it is worth more than 67% of them ($250,867 against a typical $187,553), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($465 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 2% of them (540 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (4.44 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1999 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Clayton 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 , Elkader, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Elkader, IA was $288. The county assessed it at $23,838.

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