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Last sold for $230,000 on Aug 31, 2021

501 S 3RD AVE

ROCK RAPIDS, IA 51246
0
Baths
4,296 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Aug 31, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,882 (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.$250,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$188,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,560

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyLyon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Central Lyon Secondary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Central Lyon Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi

District: Central Lyon Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51246These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.4,544
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,023
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,712
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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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 S 3rd Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Rock Rapids 51246
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Lyon County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Rock Rapids 51246

How it measures up in Rock Rapids 51246

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Rapids 51246.

Living area4,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 501 S 3rd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Rapids 51246Lyon County
Living areabigger than4,296 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac19% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than199276% of homes76% of homes

About 501 S 3rd Ave

When did 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA last sell?

501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 31, 2021 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA has 4,296 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA built?

501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA is assigned to Central Lyon Secondary School (middle), rated A+; Central Lyon Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Central Lyon Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Rock Rapids 51246?

Among the 1,469 homes in Rock Rapids 51246, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,296 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1992 against a typical 1956). 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 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 S 3rd Ave, Rock Rapids, IA was $2,882. The county assessed it at $250,560.

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