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Last sold for $8,500 on Jan 12, 2007

3501 BALSAM AVE

FERTILE, IA 50434
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
1.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Jan 12, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,038 (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.$100,286 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,736
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,016
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,286

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyWORTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.67
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Manufactured (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.None
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 · 180 ft²

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
Forest City Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 8.7 mi
H
Forest City High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
E
Forest City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.9 mi

District: Forest City Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50434These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.138
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,757
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

3501 Balsam 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Worth County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Fertile 50434
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Fertile 50434

How it measures up in Fertile 50434

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fertile 50434.

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,409 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size1.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 3501 Balsam Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFertile 50434Worth County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²27% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.67 ac70% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199590% of homes90% of homes

About 3501 Balsam Ave

When did 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA last sell?

3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA last sold on Jan 12, 2007 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA?

3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 1.67-acre lot.

When was 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA built?

3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA?

3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA is assigned to Forest City Middle School (middle), rated C; Forest City High School (high), rated B; Forest City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Forest City Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA compare to other homes in Fertile 50434?

Among the 225 homes in Fertile 50434, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,409 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.67 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1995 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3501 Balsam Ave, Fertile, IA was $1,038. The county assessed it at $100,286.

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