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$77,216
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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

EMERSON, IA 51533
0
Baths
1.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$77K
$51K low$104K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$294 (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.$24,107 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,089
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,107

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMills
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.83

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

E
East Mills Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.5 mi
M
East Mills Jr/Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 10.5 mi

District: East Mills Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51533These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.86%
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.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.822
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.$69,599
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 less than 97% of homes in Mills County

What homes are worth in Emerson 51533

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

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$51K$516K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Emerson 51533.

How it measures up in Emerson 51533

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerson 51533.

Estimated value$77,216
CheaperTypical $171,887Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson 51533Mills County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,21612% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.83 ac60% of homes64% of homes

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How much is , Emerson, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Emerson, IA is $77,216 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $50,694 to $103,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Emerson, IA last sell?

, Emerson, IA last sold on Jan 18, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Emerson, IA?

, Emerson, IA is assigned to East Mills Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; East Mills Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Mills Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Emerson, IA compare to other homes in Emerson 51533?

Among the 414 homes in Emerson 51533, it is worth more than 12% of them ($77,216 against a typical $171,887) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1.83 ac against a typical 0.64 ac). Measured against all of Mills County, it is worth more than 3% 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 , Emerson, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Emerson, IA was $294. The county assessed it at $24,107.

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