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$80,328$77 / 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 70How 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
Last sold for $30,000 on Jun 28, 2019

VAN WERT, IA 50262
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,050 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$80K
$56K low$105K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Jun 28, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$916 (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.$49,970 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,970

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
59
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyDECATUR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Clarke Community Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.3 mi
H
Clarke Community High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi
M
Clarke Community Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.0 mi

District: Clarke Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50262These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.306
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,864
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,418
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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 83% of homes in Decatur County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Van Wert 50262
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Decatur County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Van Wert 50262
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Van Wert 50262

What homes are worth in Van Wert 50262

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

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$35K$503K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Van Wert 50262.

How it measures up in Van Wert 50262

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Van Wert 50262.

Estimated value$80,328
CheaperTypical $129,169Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$77
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVan Wert 50262Decatur County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,32827% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7724% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²24% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac13% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than197768% of homes61% of homes

About

How much is , Van Wert, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Van Wert, IA is $80,328 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $55,872 to $104,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Van Wert, IA last sell?

, Van Wert, IA last sold on Jun 28, 2019 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Van Wert, IA?

, Van Wert, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was , Van Wert, IA built?

, Van Wert, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve , Van Wert, IA?

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

How does , Van Wert, IA compare to other homes in Van Wert 50262?

Among the 202 homes in Van Wert 50262, it is worth more than 27% of them ($80,328 against a typical $129,169), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($77 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.98 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1977 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Decatur County, it is worth more than 17% 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 , Van Wert, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Van Wert, IA was $916. The county assessed it at $49,970.

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