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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

400 N JAMES ST

GRIMES, IA 50111
4
Beds
2
Baths
952 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.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,046 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$237,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Patio · 119 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.

E
North Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi
M
Dallas Center-Grimes Oak View SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50111These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.17,937
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.653 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.60%

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How this home compares

400 N James 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 94% of homes in Grimes 50111
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Grimes 50111
  • Older than 93% of homes in Grimes 50111

How it measures up in Grimes 50111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grimes 50111.

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 400 N James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrimes 50111Polk County
Living areabigger than952 ft²6% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac23% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than19747% of homes46% of homes

About 400 N James St

When did 400 N James St, Grimes, IA last sell?

400 N James St, Grimes, IA last sold on Jan 24, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 400 N James St, Grimes, IA?

400 N James St, Grimes, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 400 N James St, Grimes, IA built?

400 N James St, Grimes, IA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 400 N James St, Grimes, IA?

400 N James St, Grimes, IA is assigned to North Ridge Elementary School (elementary); Dallas Center-Grimes Oak View School (middle), rated A; Dallas Center-Grimes High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 400 N James St, Grimes, IA compare to other homes in Grimes 50111?

Among the 5,907 homes in Grimes 50111, it is bigger than 6% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1974 against a typical 2008). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 400 N James St, Grimes, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 400 N James St, Grimes, IA was $4,046. The county assessed it at $237,900.

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