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$246,676$189 / 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 56How 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

14489 ROUTE J40

MILTON, IA 52570
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,305 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.
3.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$247K
$137K low$356K 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.$246,676
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$197,341

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,142 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$126,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,020

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.3.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 140 ft²Shed · 760 ft²

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

M
Van Buren County Middle/High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.6 mi
E
Douds Center Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.4 mi

District: Van Buren County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52570These 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.137
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 100.20

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.6.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.882
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,737
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%

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

14489 Route J40 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 77% of homes in Milton 52570
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Milton 52570
  • Older than 78% of homes in Milton 52570

What homes are worth in Milton 52570

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

This home
$40K$681K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Milton 52570.

How it measures up in Milton 52570

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milton 52570.

Estimated value$246,676
CheaperTypical $86,319Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $61Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3.41 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 14489 Route J40 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilton 52570Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,67677% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18993% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²56% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.41 ac63% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than190022% of homes30% of homes

About 14489 Route J40

How much is 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA is $246,676 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $137,149 to $356,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA last sell?

14489 Route J40, Milton, IA last sold on Jan 7, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA?

14489 Route J40, Milton, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1,305 square feet of living space and a 3.41-acre lot.

When was 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA built?

14489 Route J40, Milton, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA?

14489 Route J40, Milton, IA is assigned to Van Buren County Middle/High School (middle), rated B-; Douds Center Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Van Buren County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA compare to other homes in Milton 52570?

Among the 403 homes in Milton 52570, it is worth more than 77% of them ($246,676 against a typical $86,319), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($189 against a typical $61), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (3.41 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 74% 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 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 14489 Route J40, Milton, IA was $1,142. The county assessed it at $126,020.

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