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$185,632$115 / 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 72How 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

405 FOREST ST

FAIRBANK, IA 50629
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,615 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$186K
$133K low$238K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,958 (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.$226,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,800

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.0.45
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

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

E
Fairbank Elementary SchoolB+
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

405 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 65% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Fairbank 50629
  • Older than 65% 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.

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$97K$541K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$185,632
CheaperTypical $222,228Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 405 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairbank 50629Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,63235% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11529% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,615 ft²54% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac40% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195535% of homes44% of homes

About 405 Forest St

How much is 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is $185,632 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $133,303 to $237,961. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sell?

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

How big is 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,615 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA built?

405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA is assigned to Fairbank Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA compare to other homes in Fairbank 50629?

Among the 929 homes in Fairbank 50629, it is worth more than 35% of them ($185,632 against a typical $222,228), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($115 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,615 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1955 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 44% 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 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 405 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was $2,958. The county assessed it at $226,800.

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