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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

502 FOREST ST

FAIRBANK, IA 50629
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
930 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,298 (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.$156,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,410

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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 · 5.6 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

502 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.

  • Smaller than 96% 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.

Living area930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 502 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairbank 50629Buchanan County
Living areabigger than930 ft²4% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac37% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than196944% of homes56% of homes

About 502 Forest St

When did 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA last sell?

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

How big is 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 930 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA built?

502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

502 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 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA compare to other homes in Fairbank 50629?

Among the 929 homes in Fairbank 50629, it is bigger than 4% of them (930 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1969 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Forest St, Fairbank, IA was $2,298. The county assessed it at $156,410.

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