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$133,206$116 / 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 73How 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

501 W POLK ST

AFTON, IA 50830
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,151 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1893
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

$133K
$97K low$170K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$872 (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.$50,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 96 ft²Patio · 70 ft²Porch · 155 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
East Union Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
East Union Middle-High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.2 mi

District: East Union Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50830These 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.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.1,713
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,554
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,228
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

501 W Polk 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 73% of homes in Afton 50830
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Afton 50830
  • Older than 87% of homes in Afton 50830

What homes are worth in Afton 50830

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

This home
$28K$481K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Afton 50830.

How it measures up in Afton 50830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Afton 50830.

Estimated value$133,206
CheaperTypical $135,499Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,151 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1893
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 501 W Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAfton 50830Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,20649% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11660% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,151 ft²27% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac23% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than189313% of homes17% of homes

About 501 W Polk St

How much is 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA is $133,206 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $96,777 to $169,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA last sell?

501 W Polk St, Afton, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA?

501 W Polk St, Afton, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,151 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA built?

501 W Polk St, Afton, IA was built in 1893, making it 133 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA?

501 W Polk St, Afton, IA is assigned to East Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; East Union Middle-High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in East Union Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA compare to other homes in Afton 50830?

Among the 693 homes in Afton 50830, it is worth more than 49% of them ($133,206 against a typical $135,499), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($116 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,151 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1.06 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1893 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 48% 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 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W Polk St, Afton, IA was $872. The county assessed it at $50,350.

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