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$643,577$207 / 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 90How 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 $635,000 on May 3, 2024

5421 FOREST DR

JOHNSTON, IA 50131
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,116 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$644K
$581K low$707K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$635,000 · May 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,692 (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.$637,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$498,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$446,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$637,200

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.0.54
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.Patio · 308 ft²Porch · 240 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
Lawson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 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

5421 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.

  • Worth more than 96% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 81% 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
$187K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 87% 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$643,577
CheaperTypical $403,889Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area3,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 5421 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohnston 50131Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$643,57787% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20747% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than3,116 ft²91% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac82% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199119% of homes59% of homes

About 5421 Forest Dr

How much is 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA is $643,577 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $580,524 to $706,630. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sell?

5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sold on May 3, 2024 for $635,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,116 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA built?

5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

5421 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 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA compare to other homes in Johnston 50131?

Among the 7,670 homes in Johnston 50131, it is worth more than 87% of them ($643,577 against a typical $403,889), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($207 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 91% of them (3,116 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1991 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 96% 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 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5421 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was $7,692. The county assessed it at $637,200.

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