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$176,411$86 / 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 74How 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

401 FOREST ST

FAIRBANK, IA 50629
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,062 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$176K
$131K low$222K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,162 (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.$158,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,010

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Fairbank Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Wapsie Valley High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Wapsie Valley Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50629These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.1,782
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,294
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,863
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

401 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Fairbank 50629

What homes are worth in Fairbank 50629

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

This home
$96K$538K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Fairbank 50629.

How it measures up in Fairbank 50629

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairbank 50629.

Estimated value$176,411
CheaperTypical $217,187Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,062 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 401 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairbank 50629Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,41132% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$869% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,062 ft²79% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac46% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than192028% of homes30% of homes

About 401 Forest St

How much is 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is $176,411 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $130,712 to $222,110. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sell?

401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,062 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA built?

401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is assigned to Fairbank Elementary School (elementary); Wapsie Valley High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Wapsie Valley Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA compare to other homes in Fairbank 50629?

Among the 929 homes in Fairbank 50629, it is worth more than 32% of them ($176,411 against a typical $217,187), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($86 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,062 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1920 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 39% 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 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was $2,162. The county assessed it at $158,010.

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