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$316,850
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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

LESTER, IA 51242
0
Baths
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$317K
$281K low$353K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$316,850
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$253,480

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$138 (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.$11,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,300

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.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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)
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74

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

E
West Lyon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.8 mi
H
West Lyon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
West Lyon Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.8 mi

District: West Lyon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51242These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,198
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Lester 51242

What homes are worth in Lester 51242

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

This home
$82K$661K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Lester 51242.

How it measures up in Lester 51242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lester 51242.

Estimated value$316,850
CheaperTypical $272,215Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLester 51242Lyon County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,85062% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac72% of homes59% of homes

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How much is , Lester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Lester, IA is $316,850 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $280,908 to $352,792. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve , Lester, IA?

, Lester, IA is assigned to West Lyon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; West Lyon High School (high), rated B; West Lyon Junior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in West Lyon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Lester, IA compare to other homes in Lester 51242?

Among the 149 homes in Lester 51242, it is worth more than 62% of them ($316,850 against a typical $272,215) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 0.34 ac). Measured against all of Lyon County, it is worth more than 63% 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 , Lester, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Lester, IA was $138. The county assessed it at $11,300.

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