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$176,068$174 / 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

501 RIGGS ST

LESTER, IA 51242
1
Baths
1,011 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$176K
$137K low$215K 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.$176,068
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,854

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$220 (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.$25,980 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,980

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.Conventional
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Block (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.Yes

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
West Lyon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.9 mi
H
West Lyon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
West Lyon Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.9 mi

District: West Lyon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51242These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,198
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

501 Riggs 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 79% of homes in Lester 51242
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Lester 51242
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Lyon County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Lester 51242

What homes are worth in Lester 51242

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

This home
$82K$661K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Lester 51242.

How it measures up in Lester 51242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lester 51242.

Estimated value$176,068
CheaperTypical $272,215Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,011 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 501 Riggs St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLester 51242Lyon County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,06821% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17449% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,011 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac18% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than194033% of homes40% of homes

About 501 Riggs St

How much is 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA is $176,068 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $137,386 to $214,750. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA last sell?

501 Riggs St, Lester, IA last sold on May 28, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA?

501 Riggs St, Lester, IA has 1 bathrooms, 1,011 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA built?

501 Riggs St, Lester, IA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA?

501 Riggs St, Lester, IA is assigned to West Lyon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; West Lyon High School (high), rated B; West Lyon Junior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in West Lyon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA compare to other homes in Lester 51242?

Among the 149 homes in Lester 51242, it is worth more than 21% of them ($176,068 against a typical $272,215), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($174 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,011 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1940 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lyon County, it is worth more than 30% 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 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 Riggs St, Lester, IA was $220. The county assessed it at $25,980.

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