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$13,607$18 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

109 W FOREST AVE

DOWS, IA 50071
2
Beds
1
Baths
760 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$14K
$9K low$19K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$60 (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.$3,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyWRIGHT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.3 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.7 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.7 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

109 W Forest 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 least valuable homes in Dows 50071
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Wright County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Wright County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Older than 98% of homes in Wright 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
$20K$332K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$13,607
CheaperTypical $82,001Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$18
CheaperTypical $59Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 109 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Wright County
Estimated valuepricier than$13,607almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$183% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than760 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac29% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18804% of homes2% of homes

About 109 W Forest Ave

How much is 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA is $13,607 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $8,609 to $18,605. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA last sell?

109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA?

109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 760 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA built?

109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA?

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

How does 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than almost none of them ($13,607 against a typical $82,001), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($18 against a typical $59), it is bigger than 6% of them (760 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Wright County, it is worth more than almost no 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 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 109 W Forest Ave, Dows, IA was $60. The county assessed it at $3,300.

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