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$140,244$98 / 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 75How 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

1280 SPRUCE ST

BUFFALO, IA 52728
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,430 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.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$140K
$106K low$175K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,500 (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.$249,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,700

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
CountySCOTT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
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, Detached
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 · 64 ft²Shed · 192 ft²Patio · 528 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Buffalo Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
West High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Walcott K-8 SchoolC
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 9.1 mi

District: Davenport Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52728These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.219 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,101
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,391
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.61%

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How this home compares

1280 Spruce 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Scott County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Scott County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Buffalo 52728
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Scott County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Buffalo 52728

What homes are worth in Buffalo 52728

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

This home
$63K$389K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Buffalo 52728.

How it measures up in Buffalo 52728

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 52728.

Estimated value$140,244
CheaperTypical $159,765Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,219 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 1280 Spruce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 52728Scott County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,24437% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9825% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,430 ft²68% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than198082% of homes67% of homes

About 1280 Spruce St

How much is 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA is $140,244 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $105,594 to $174,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA last sell?

1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA?

1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,430 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA built?

1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA?

1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA is assigned to Buffalo Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West High School (high), rated F; Walcott K-8 School (middle), rated C. All sit in Davenport Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA compare to other homes in Buffalo 52728?

Among the 488 homes in Buffalo 52728, it is worth more than 37% of them ($140,244 against a typical $159,765), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($98 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,430 ft² against a typical 1,219 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1980 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Scott County, it is worth more than 18% 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 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Spruce St, Buffalo, IA was $3,500. The county assessed it at $249,700.

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