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$71,091$88 / ft²
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 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

SELMA, IA 52588
2
Beds
0
Baths
808 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$71K
$47K low$95K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$94 (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.$7,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVAN BUREN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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.Porch · 72 ft²

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

H
Cardinal High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi
M
Cardinal Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.6 mi
E
Cardinal Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 7.8 mi

District: Cardinal Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52588These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.133
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.$81,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,484
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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 75% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Van Buren County

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

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$54K$517K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Van Buren County.

How it measures up in Van Buren County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Van Buren County.

Estimated value$71,091
CheaperTypical $120,131Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVan Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,09125% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8849% of homes
Living areabigger than808 ft²10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac15% of homes
Year builtnewer than18705% of homes

About

How much is , Selma, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Selma, IA is $71,091 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $47,323 to $94,859. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Selma, IA last sell?

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

How big is , Selma, IA?

, Selma, IA has 2 bedrooms, 808 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was , Selma, IA built?

, Selma, IA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Selma, IA?

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

How does , Selma, IA compare to other homes in Van Buren County?

Among the 3,728 homes in Van Buren County, it is worth more than 25% of them ($71,091 against a typical $120,131), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($88 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 10% of them (808 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1870 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Selma, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Selma, IA was $94. The county assessed it at $7,400.

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