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$194,228$276 / 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 78How 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

STRATFORD, IA 50249
0
Baths
704 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.
39.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$194K
$152K low$237K 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.$194,228
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$155,382

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$330 (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.$42,270 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,270

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyWEBSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Stratford Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.2 mi
H
Webster City High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.0 mi
M
Webster City Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 16.4 mi

District: Webster City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50249These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,318
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.$62,768
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,424
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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.

  • Worth more than 69% of homes in Webster County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Webster County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Stratford 50249
  • Among the largest lots in Webster County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Webster County

What homes are worth in Stratford 50249

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

This home
$56K$556K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Stratford 50249.

How it measures up in Stratford 50249

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stratford 50249.

Estimated value$194,228
CheaperTypical $194,375Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size39.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.38 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStratford 50249Webster County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,22849% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27691% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.5 ac96% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198075% of homes86% of homes

About

How much is , Stratford, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Stratford, IA is $194,228 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $151,934 to $236,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Stratford, IA last sell?

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

How big is , Stratford, IA?

, Stratford, IA has 704 square feet of living space and a 39.50-acre lot.

When was , Stratford, IA built?

, Stratford, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Stratford, IA?

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

How does , Stratford, IA compare to other homes in Stratford 50249?

Among the 564 homes in Stratford 50249, it is worth more than 49% of them ($194,228 against a typical $194,375), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($276 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 3% of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (39.5 ac against a typical 1.38 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1980 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Webster County, it is worth more than 69% 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 , Stratford, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Stratford, IA was $330. The county assessed it at $42,270.

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