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$186,643
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 81How 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

SANBORN, IA 51248
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Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$187K
$151K low$223K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$142 (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.$10,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,650

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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)
CountyO'BRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.GazeboShed · 96 ft²

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

H
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi
E
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.4 mi
M
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.9 mi

District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51248These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.2,021
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,326
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,909
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

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.

What homes are worth in Sanborn 51248

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$55K$585K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Sanborn 51248.

How it measures up in Sanborn 51248

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanborn 51248.

Estimated value$186,643
CheaperTypical $185,313Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanborn 51248O'Brien County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,64352% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac39% of homes47% of homes

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How much is , Sanborn, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Sanborn, IA is $186,643 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $150,679 to $222,607. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Sanborn, IA last sell?

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

What schools serve , Sanborn, IA?

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

How does , Sanborn, IA compare to other homes in Sanborn 51248?

Among the 759 homes in Sanborn 51248, it is worth more than 52% of them ($186,643 against a typical $185,313) and its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.33 ac). Measured against all of O'Brien County, it is worth more than 60% 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 , Sanborn, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Sanborn, IA was $142. The county assessed it at $10,650.

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