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$453,084$179 / 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 88How 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 $48,000 on Sep 25, 2012

116 RIDGE DR

FAIRFAX, IA 52228
3
Beds
0
Baths
2,536 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$453K
$398K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Sep 25, 2012
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.$167,184
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$133,747
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.63%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$239,900
ALLIANT CU · recorded May 29, 2015
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$46,000
DUPACO CMNTY CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,938 (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.$561,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$508,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$515,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$561,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 5.0 mi
E
Prairie Crest ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.2 mi
M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 5.8 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52228These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,282
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,128
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,623
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

116 Ridge Dr 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 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Fairfax 52228
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Fairfax 52228
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Linn County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Fairfax 52228

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

This home
$142K$638K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Fairfax 52228.

How it measures up in Fairfax 52228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfax 52228.

Estimated value$453,084
CheaperTypical $347,069Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 116 Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfax 52228Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,08482% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17926% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,536 ft²96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac59% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than201279% of homes90% of homes

About 116 Ridge Dr

How much is 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA is $453,084 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $397,651 to $508,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA last sell?

116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA last sold on Sep 25, 2012 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA?

116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2,536 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA built?

116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA?

116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA is assigned to Prairie Point High School (high), rated D; Prairie Crest Elementary (elementary), rated B; Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA compare to other homes in Fairfax 52228?

Among the 1,573 homes in Fairfax 52228, it is worth more than 82% of them ($453,084 against a typical $347,069), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($179 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,536 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2012 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 89% 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 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 116 Ridge Dr, Fairfax, IA was $7,938. The county assessed it at $561,100.

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