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$69,182$57 / 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 81How 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

29488 490TH ST

ROLFE, IA 50581
2 / 1
Baths
1,224 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.
39.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$69K
$56K low$82K 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.$69,182
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$55,346

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,540 (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.$144,252 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,071
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,181
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,393
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,252

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.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.1.5 Story
CountyPocahontas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.87
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 132 ft²

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

M
Pocahontas Area Middle/High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.6 mi
E
Pocahontas Area Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 7.7 mi

District: Pocahontas Area Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50581These 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.106
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 100.10

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.991
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,142
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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.Owner occupied
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

29488 490th St 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 Pocahontas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Rolfe 50581
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Pocahontas County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Pocahontas County

What homes are worth in Rolfe 50581

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

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$30K$331K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Rolfe 50581.

How it measures up in Rolfe 50581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rolfe 50581.

Estimated value$69,182
CheaperTypical $81,928Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $53Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,487 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size39.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 29488 490th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRolfe 50581Pocahontas County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,18241% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5756% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²29% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.87 ac92% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than190636% of homes23% of homes

About 29488 490th St

How much is 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA is $69,182 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $56,316 to $82,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA last sell?

29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA last sold on Nov 22, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA has 2 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 39.87-acre lot.

When was 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA built?

29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is a 1.5 story home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA is assigned to Pocahontas Area Middle/High School (middle), rated C-; Pocahontas Area Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Pocahontas Area Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA compare to other homes in Rolfe 50581?

Among the 459 homes in Rolfe 50581, it is worth more than 41% of them ($69,182 against a typical $81,928), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($57 against a typical $53), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,487 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (39.87 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1906 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Pocahontas County, it is worth more than 25% 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 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 29488 490th St, Rolfe, IA was $1,540. The county assessed it at $144,252.

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