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20478 BLUFF ST

MEDIAPOLIS, IA 52637
3
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$120 (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.$12,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mediapolis Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.8 mi
M
Mediapolis Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi
H
Mediapolis High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Mediapolis Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52637These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.93%
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.7.8%
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.2,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,255
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.59%

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How this home compares

20478 Bluff 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Mediapolis 52637
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Mediapolis 52637
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Des Moines County

How it measures up in Mediapolis 52637

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mediapolis 52637.

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 20478 Bluff St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMediapolis 52637Des Moines County
Living areabigger than924 ft²8% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than197758% of homes70% of homes

About 20478 Bluff St

When did 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA last sell?

20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA?

20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA built?

20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA?

20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA is assigned to Mediapolis Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mediapolis Middle School (middle), rated A+; Mediapolis High School (high), rated A. All sit in Mediapolis Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA compare to other homes in Mediapolis 52637?

Among the 1,125 homes in Mediapolis 52637, it is bigger than 8% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1977 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20478 Bluff St, Mediapolis, IA was $120. The county assessed it at $12,100.

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