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$297,210$309 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $207,500 on Aug 10, 2018

4217 87TH ST

URBANDALE, IA 50322
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
962 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$297K
$279K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$207,500 · Aug 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,582 (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.$273,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,700

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.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Concrete
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 62 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Urbandale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Valerius Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Urbandale High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Urbandale Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50322These 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.74
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 100.12

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,066
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,052 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,124
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,929
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

4217 87th 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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Urbandale 50322
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Urbandale 50322

What homes are worth in Urbandale 50322

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

This home
$130K$505K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Urbandale 50322.

How it measures up in Urbandale 50322

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Urbandale 50322.

Estimated value$297,210
CheaperTypical $286,925Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$309
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 4217 87th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUrbandale 50322Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,21055% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$309almost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²11% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac43% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than198055% of homes51% of homes

About 4217 87th St

How much is 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA is $297,210 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $279,111 to $315,309. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA last sell?

4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA last sold on Aug 10, 2018 for $207,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA?

4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 962 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA built?

4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA?

4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA is assigned to Urbandale Middle School (middle), rated C-; Valerius Elementary (elementary); Urbandale High School (high), rated C. All sit in Urbandale Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA compare to other homes in Urbandale 50322?

Among the 10,897 homes in Urbandale 50322, it is worth more than 55% of them ($297,210 against a typical $286,925), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($309 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 11% of them (962 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1980 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 55% 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 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4217 87th St, Urbandale, IA was $4,582. The county assessed it at $273,700.

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