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MERRILL ST

RUTHVEN, IA 51358
0
Baths
2,688 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$225,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$191,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,190

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyPALO ALTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Ruthven-Ayrshire High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51358These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.78%
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.7.2%
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.1,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

Merrill 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Ruthven 51358
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Ruthven 51358
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Palo Alto County

How it measures up in Ruthven 51358

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruthven 51358.

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuthven 51358Palo Alto County
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac71% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197162% of homes70% of homes

About Merrill St

When did Merrill St, Ruthven, IA last sell?

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

How big is Merrill St, Ruthven, IA?

Merrill St, Ruthven, IA has 2,688 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was Merrill St, Ruthven, IA built?

Merrill St, Ruthven, IA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Merrill St, Ruthven, IA?

Merrill St, Ruthven, IA is assigned to Ruthven-Ayrshire High School (middle), rated B; Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Merrill St, Ruthven, IA compare to other homes in Ruthven 51358?

Among the 810 homes in Ruthven 51358, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1971 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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