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$175,444$643 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $290,000 on Jun 1, 2026

IA
0
Baths
273 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$175K
$153K low$198K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Jun 1, 2026
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.$175,444
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,355

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$630 (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.$35,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 600 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Lovejoy Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
McCombs Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

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

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 82% of homes in Polk County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Polk County
  • Among the smallest homes in Fort Des Moines
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Fort Des Moines
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Fort Des Moines

How it measures up in Fort Des Moines

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Des Moines.

Estimated value$175,444
CheaperTypical $171,514Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$643
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area273 ft²
SmallerTypical 912 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Des MoinesPolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,44453% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$643almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than273 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac85% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than200394% of homes75% of homes

About

How much is , , IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , , IA is $175,444 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $152,900 to $197,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , , IA last sell?

, , IA last sold on Jun 1, 2026 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is , , IA?

, , IA has 273 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was , , IA built?

, , IA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve , , IA?

, , IA is assigned to Lovejoy Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McCombs Middle School (middle), rated C; Lincoln High School (high), rated F. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , , IA compare to other homes in Fort Des Moines?

Among the 1,387 homes in Fort Des Moines, it is worth more than 53% of them ($175,444 against a typical $171,514), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($643 against a typical $184), it is bigger than almost none of them (273 ft² against a typical 912 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2003 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 18% 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 , , IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , , IA was $630. The county assessed it at $35,800.

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