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$73,823$63 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

204 SIMES ST

DOWS, IA 50071
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,169 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.
0.18 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.
7
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

$74K
$55K low$92K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$356 (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.$20,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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

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

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.6 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 13.0 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.0 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

204 Simes 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 79% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Older than 70% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Dows 50071

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

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$20K$342K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Dows 50071.

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Estimated value$73,823
CheaperTypical $82,671Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $59Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,169 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 204 Simes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,82343% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6354% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,169 ft²24% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac10% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than191043% of homes30% of homes

About 204 Simes St

How much is 204 Simes St, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 204 Simes St, Dows, IA is $73,823 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $55,331 to $92,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 204 Simes St, Dows, IA last sell?

204 Simes St, Dows, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 204 Simes St, Dows, IA?

204 Simes St, Dows, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,169 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 204 Simes St, Dows, IA built?

204 Simes St, Dows, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 204 Simes St, Dows, IA?

204 Simes St, Dows, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated C; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 204 Simes St, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than 43% of them ($73,823 against a typical $82,671), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($63 against a typical $59), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,169 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1910 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 21% 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 204 Simes St, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 204 Simes St, Dows, IA was $356. The county assessed it at $20,100.

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