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$93,927$67 / 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 70How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

20688 DALE AVE

ALTA VISTA, IA 50603
5
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
1,408 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.
1.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
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

$94K
$66K low$122K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$914 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,370
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.70
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
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.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 · 200 ft²Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

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

M
New Hampton Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 13.8 mi
H
New Hampton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.8 mi
E
New Hampton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 14.1 mi

District: New Hampton Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50603These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.606
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.$77,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,637
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

20688 Dale Ave 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 82% of homes in Alta Vista 50603
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Alta Vista 50603
  • Older than 76% of homes in Alta Vista 50603

What homes are worth in Alta Vista 50603

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

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$50K$437K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Alta Vista 50603.

How it measures up in Alta Vista 50603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alta Vista 50603.

Estimated value$93,927
CheaperTypical $168,471Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size1.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 20688 Dale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlta Vista 50603Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$93,92718% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6716% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,408 ft²42% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.7 ac48% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than190324% of homes27% of homes

About 20688 Dale Ave

How much is 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA is $93,927 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $66,135 to $121,719. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA last sell?

20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA?

20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,408 square feet of living space and a 1.70-acre lot.

When was 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA built?

20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA?

20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA is assigned to New Hampton Middle School (middle), rated B+; New Hampton High School (high), rated A-; New Hampton Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in New Hampton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA compare to other homes in Alta Vista 50603?

Among the 250 homes in Alta Vista 50603, it is worth more than 18% of them ($93,927 against a typical $168,471), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($67 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,408 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.7 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1903 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Howard 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 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20688 Dale Ave, Alta Vista, IA was $914. The county assessed it at $87,390.

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