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$70,447$55 / 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 57How 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 $29,000 on Sep 8, 2022

536 APRICOT AVE

DOWS, IA 50071
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,274 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.
5.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$70K
$40K low$101K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,000 · Sep 8, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$624 (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.$53,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.71
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 96 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.

H
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.2 mi
E
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 14.5 mi
M
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.5 mi

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50071These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,987
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

536 Apricot Ave 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 80% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Dows 50071
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Dows 50071

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

This home
$23K$410K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Dows 50071.

How it measures up in Dows 50071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dows 50071.

Estimated value$70,447
CheaperTypical $89,205Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $68Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,274 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size5.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 536 Apricot Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDows 50071Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,44736% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5540% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,274 ft²33% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.71 ac73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than18855% of homes3% of homes

About 536 Apricot Ave

How much is 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA is $70,447 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $39,841 to $101,053. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA last sell?

536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA last sold on Sep 8, 2022 for $29,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA?

536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,274 square feet of living space and a 5.71-acre lot.

When was 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA built?

536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA?

536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA is assigned to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (high), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA compare to other homes in Dows 50071?

Among the 555 homes in Dows 50071, it is worth more than 36% of them ($70,447 against a typical $89,205), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($55 against a typical $68), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,274 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (5.71 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1885 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 20% 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 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Apricot Ave, Dows, IA was $624. The county assessed it at $53,400.

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