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$128,784
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 83How 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

205 POLK ST

BEDFORD, IA 50833
1
Baths
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$129K
$107K low$151K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,646 (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.$84,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

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.

M
Bedford High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Bedford Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Bedford Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50833These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.135
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,632
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,300
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

205 Polk 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Taylor County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Bedford 50833

What homes are worth in Bedford 50833

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

This home
$41K$456K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Bedford 50833.

How it measures up in Bedford 50833

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bedford 50833.

Estimated value$128,784
CheaperTypical $121,631Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 205 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 50833Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,78452% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac35% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200594% of homes93% of homes

About 205 Polk St

How much is 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA is $128,784 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $106,732 to $150,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA last sell?

205 Polk St, Bedford, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

205 Polk St, Bedford, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA built?

205 Polk St, Bedford, IA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

What schools serve 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

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

How does 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA compare to other homes in Bedford 50833?

Among the 1,246 homes in Bedford 50833, it is worth more than 52% of them ($128,784 against a typical $121,631), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2005 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Taylor County, it is worth more than 49% 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 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Polk St, Bedford, IA was $1,646. The county assessed it at $84,170.

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