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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $295,000 on Mar 21, 2023

1479 NW 81ST ST

CLIVE, IA 50325
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,160 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Mar 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,350 (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.$318,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$318,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 168 ft²Patio · 400 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Crestview School of InquiryD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Indian Hills Junior HighB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.7 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

1479 Nw 81st 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 72% 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.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 1479 Nw 81st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClive 50325Polk County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²56% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac74% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than198528% of homes54% of homes

About 1479 Nw 81st St

When did 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA last sell?

1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA last sold on Mar 21, 2023 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA?

1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA built?

1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA?

1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA is assigned to Crestview School of Inquiry (elementary), rated D-; 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 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA compare to other homes in Clive 50325?

Among the 6,780 homes in Clive 50325, it is bigger than 56% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 2,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1985 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1479 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA was $4,350. The county assessed it at $318,500.

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