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$71,338
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 74How 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 $25,250 on Oct 23, 2015

ELM ST

MERIDEN, IA 51037
1
Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$71K
$53K low$90K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,250 · Oct 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$472 (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.$38,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,890

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Marcus Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.9 mi
H
MMCRU High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51037These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.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.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.240
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.$77,036
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,480
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Meriden 51037
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Meriden 51037

What homes are worth in Meriden 51037

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

This home
$41K$467K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Meriden 51037.

How it measures up in Meriden 51037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Meriden 51037.

Estimated value$71,338
CheaperTypical $150,476Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.94 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeriden 51037Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,33817% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac34% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than201398% of homes97% of homes

About Elm St

How much is Elm St, Meriden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Elm St, Meriden, IA is $71,338 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,718 to $89,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Elm St, Meriden, IA last sell?

Elm St, Meriden, IA last sold on Oct 23, 2015 for $25,250, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Elm St, Meriden, IA?

Elm St, Meriden, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was Elm St, Meriden, IA built?

Elm St, Meriden, IA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.

What schools serve Elm St, Meriden, IA?

Elm St, Meriden, IA is assigned to Marcus Elementary School (elementary), rated D; MMCRU High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Elm St, Meriden, IA compare to other homes in Meriden 51037?

Among the 166 homes in Meriden 51037, it is worth more than 17% of them ($71,338 against a typical $150,476), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.94 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2013 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 16% 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 Elm St, Meriden, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for Elm St, Meriden, IA was $472. The county assessed it at $38,890.

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