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$128,960$63 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $77,500 on Jun 22, 2020

1066 BALSAM AVE

DOWS, IA 50071
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,040 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.
2.6 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.
8
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

$129K
$114K low$144K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,500 · Jun 22, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,592 (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.$144,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 90 ft²

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.

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.5 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.9 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.0 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1066 Balsam 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.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Franklin County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Dows 50071

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

This home
$21K$397K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Dows 50071.

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Estimated value$128,960
CheaperTypical $88,921Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $67Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area2,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1066 Balsam Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,96066% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6347% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,040 ft²84% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.6 ac64% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than190033% of homes20% of homes

About 1066 Balsam Ave

How much is 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA is $128,960 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $114,176 to $143,744. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA last sell?

1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA last sold on Jun 22, 2020 for $77,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA?

1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,040 square feet of living space and a 2.60-acre lot.

When was 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA built?

1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA?

1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than 66% of them ($128,960 against a typical $88,921), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($63 against a typical $67), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,040 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (2.6 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 52% 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 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1066 Balsam Ave, Dows, IA was $1,592. The county assessed it at $144,900.

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