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$478,634$173 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $261,500 on Nov 18, 2011

12870 WALNUT RIDGE DR

CLIVE, IA 50325
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,759 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$479K
$448K 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.$261,500 · Nov 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,018 (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.$525,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$420,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$460,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$525,700

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.Colonial
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 280 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Westridge ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.4 mi
M
Indian Hills Junior HighB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.5 mi

District: West Des Moines Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50325These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
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.21,558
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,832 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,374
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,741
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.60%

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How this home compares

12870 Walnut 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 88% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Clive 50325

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

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$154K$1M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Clive 50325.

How it measures up in Clive 50325

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clive 50325.

Estimated value$478,634
CheaperTypical $424,002Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,759 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClive 50325Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,63459% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17342% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than2,759 ft²64% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac62% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than199237% of homes60% of homes

About 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr

How much is 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA is $478,634 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $448,038 to $509,230. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA last sell?

12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA last sold on Nov 18, 2011 for $261,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA?

12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,759 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA built?

12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA?

12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA is assigned to Westridge Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Indian Hills Junior High (middle), rated B-; Valley High School (high), rated C-. All sit in West Des Moines Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA compare to other homes in Clive 50325?

Among the 6,856 homes in Clive 50325, it is worth more than 59% of them ($478,634 against a typical $424,002), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($173 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,759 ft² against a typical 2,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1992 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 88% 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 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 12870 Walnut Ridge Dr, Clive, IA was $7,018. The county assessed it at $525,700.

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