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$956,495$256 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $555,000 on Aug 12, 2013

5420 FOREST DR

JOHNSTON, IA 50131
4
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
3,740 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$956K
$851K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$555,000 · Aug 12, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,672 (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.$809,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$668,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$719,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$809,300

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.Conventional
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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.Wood
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 · 430 ft²Patio · 598 ft²Porch · 231 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
Lawson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Summit Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 3.5 mi
H
Johnston High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Johnston Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50131These 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.58
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 100.13

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.24,921
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.990 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,086
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,616
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

5420 Forest Dr 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 most valuable homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Johnston 50131

What homes are worth in Johnston 50131

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

This home
$188K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Johnston 50131.

How it measures up in Johnston 50131

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Johnston 50131.

Estimated value$956,495
CheaperTypical $401,399Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area3,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 5420 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohnston 50131Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$956,49597% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25678% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than3,740 ft²95% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac84% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198918% of homes58% of homes

About 5420 Forest Dr

How much is 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA is $956,495 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $851,022 to $1,061,967. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sell?

5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sold on Aug 12, 2013 for $555,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,740 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA built?

5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA is assigned to Lawson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Summit Middle School (middle), rated A; Johnston High School (high), rated A. All sit in Johnston Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA compare to other homes in Johnston 50131?

Among the 7,668 homes in Johnston 50131, it is worth more than 97% of them ($956,495 against a typical $401,399), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($256 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,740 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1989 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than almost all 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 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5420 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was $12,672. The county assessed it at $809,300.

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