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$106,465$88 / 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 73How 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
Last sold for $65,000 on Feb 1, 2007

203 FOREST ST

FAIRBANK, IA 50629
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,216 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$106K
$78K low$135K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Feb 1, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,866 (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.$137,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,900

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.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Fairbank Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Wapsie Valley High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Wapsie Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50629These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.1,782
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,294
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,863
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.61%

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How this home compares

203 Forest 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 96% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Older than 77% of homes in Fairbank 50629

What homes are worth in Fairbank 50629

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

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$96K$538K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Fairbank 50629.

How it measures up in Fairbank 50629

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairbank 50629.

Estimated value$106,465
CheaperTypical $217,187Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 203 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairbank 50629Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,4654% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8810% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,216 ft²24% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac26% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than191023% of homes24% of homes

About 203 Forest St

How much is 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is $106,465 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $77,747 to $135,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sell?

203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sold on Feb 1, 2007 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,216 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA built?

203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is assigned to Fairbank Elementary School (elementary); Wapsie Valley High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Wapsie Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA compare to other homes in Fairbank 50629?

Among the 929 homes in Fairbank 50629, it is worth more than 4% of them ($106,465 against a typical $217,187), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($88 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,216 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1910 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 12% 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 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 203 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was $1,866. The county assessed it at $137,900.

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