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$143,845$143 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Jan 29, 2021

1206 POLK ST

BEDFORD, IA 50833
3
Beds
1 / 2
Baths
1,008 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$144K
$127K low$161K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Jan 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,366 (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.$132,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

M
Bedford High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Bedford Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Bedford Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50833These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.135
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,632
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,300
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

1206 Polk St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Taylor County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Bedford 50833
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Bedford 50833

What homes are worth in Bedford 50833

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

This home
$41K$456K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Bedford 50833.

How it measures up in Bedford 50833

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bedford 50833.

Estimated value$143,845
CheaperTypical $122,347Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 1206 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 50833Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$143,84558% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14371% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²20% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac46% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198382% of homes82% of homes

About 1206 Polk St

How much is 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA is $143,845 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $126,896 to $160,794. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA last sell?

1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA last sold on Jan 29, 2021 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA built?

1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA is assigned to Bedford High School (middle), rated B-; Bedford Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Bedford Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA compare to other homes in Bedford 50833?

Among the 1,246 homes in Bedford 50833, it is worth more than 58% of them ($143,845 against a typical $122,347), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($143 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1983 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Taylor County, it is worth more than 57% 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 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1206 Polk St, Bedford, IA was $2,366. The county assessed it at $132,120.

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