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$481,949$290 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

117 4TH AVE

VAN METER, IA 50261
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,663 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$482K
$429K low$535K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,776 (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.$325,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$316,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,800

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Level
CountyDallas
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Attached
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 · 80 ft²Patio · 964 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
Van Meter High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Van Meter Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Van Meter Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Van Meter Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50261These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.132
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
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.2,770
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,169
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

117 4th 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 75% of homes in Dallas County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Dallas County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Dallas County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Dallas County

What homes are worth in Van Meter 50261

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

This home
$153K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Van Meter 50261.

How it measures up in Van Meter 50261

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Van Meter 50261.

Estimated value$481,949
CheaperTypical $406,226Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,663 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 117 4th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVan Meter 50261Dallas County
Estimated valuepricier than$481,94961% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29066% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,663 ft²45% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac48% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196922% of homes14% of homes

About 117 4th Ave

How much is 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA is $481,949 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $428,793 to $535,105. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA?

117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,663 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA built?

117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA?

117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA is assigned to Van Meter High School (high), rated A+; Van Meter Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Van Meter Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Van Meter Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA compare to other homes in Van Meter 50261?

Among the 1,357 homes in Van Meter 50261, it is worth more than 61% of them ($481,949 against a typical $406,226), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($290 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,663 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1969 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Dallas County, it is worth more than 75% 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 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 117 4th Ave, Van Meter, IA was $4,776. The county assessed it at $325,800.

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