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$309,500$204 / 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 90How 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

12686 SE 56TH AVE

RUNNELLS, IA 50237
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,520 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$310K
$277K low$342K high
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.$143,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$114,400
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.54%
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.$144,500
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Jun 30, 2014
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.$22,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,134 (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.$319,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,600

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.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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.Forced Air
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, Detached
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.

E
Runnells ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50237These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.4,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.78 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,188
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%

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

12686 Se 56th 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 less than 77% of homes in Runnells 50237
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Runnells 50237
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Runnells 50237

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

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$146K$903K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Runnells 50237.

How it measures up in Runnells 50237

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runnells 50237.

Estimated value$309,500
CheaperTypical $437,238Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 2.09 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 12686 Se 56th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunnells 50237Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,50023% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20425% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²41% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac14% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than200476% of homes77% of homes

About 12686 Se 56th Ave

How much is 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA is $309,500 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $277,404 to $341,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA?

12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA built?

12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA?

12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA is assigned to Runnells Elementary (elementary), rated A; Southeast Polk Junior High (middle), rated C+; Southeast Polk High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southeast Polk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA compare to other homes in Runnells 50237?

Among the 1,246 homes in Runnells 50237, it is worth more than 23% of them ($309,500 against a typical $437,238), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($204 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 2.09 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2004 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk 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 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12686 Se 56th Ave, Runnells, IA was $4,134. The county assessed it at $319,600.

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