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$520,408$270 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $270,000 on Jul 28, 2014

4542 SE 116TH ST

RUNNELLS, IA 50237
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,924 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.
3.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$520K
$435K low$606K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Jul 28, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,236 (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.$625,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$526,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$559,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$625,600

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.3.31
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, Attached
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 · 216 ft²Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Runnells ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Southeast Polk Junior HighC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Southeast Polk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50237These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.78 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,188
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.59%

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How this home compares

4542 Se 116th 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 more than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Runnells 50237

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

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$148K$827K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Runnells 50237.

How it measures up in Runnells 50237

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runnells 50237.

Estimated value$520,408
CheaperTypical $416,552Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $246Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,663 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size3.31 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 4542 Se 116th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunnells 50237Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$520,40873% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27062% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,924 ft²67% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.31 ac62% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200168% of homes72% of homes

About 4542 Se 116th St

How much is 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA is $520,408 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $434,529 to $606,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA last sell?

4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA last sold on Jul 28, 2014 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA?

4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,924 square feet of living space and a 3.31-acre lot.

When was 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA built?

4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA?

4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA is assigned to Runnells Elementary (elementary), rated A; Southeast Polk Junior High (middle), rated C+; Southeast Polk High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Southeast Polk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA compare to other homes in Runnells 50237?

Among the 1,246 homes in Runnells 50237, it is worth more than 73% of them ($520,408 against a typical $416,552), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($270 against a typical $246), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,663 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (3.31 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (2001 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 91% 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 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4542 Se 116th St, Runnells, IA was $8,236. The county assessed it at $625,600.

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