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$395,367$184 / 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 91How 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 $188,500 on Jun 6, 1997

6861 MORNINGSIDE CIR

JOHNSTON, IA 50131
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,143 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$395K
$359K low$432K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$188,500 · Jun 6, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,614 (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.$377,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,900

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.0.27
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.Asphalt
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 · 378 ft²Porch · 47 ft²

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Summit Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 3.2 mi
H
Johnston High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.4 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

6861 Morningside Cir 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 78% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Johnston 50131
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 73% 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
$189K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 47% 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$395,367
CheaperTypical $405,922Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,143 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 6861 Morningside Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohnston 50131Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$395,36747% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18432% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,143 ft²60% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac50% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than199627% of homes65% of homes

About 6861 Morningside Cir

How much is 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA is $395,367 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $358,866 to $431,868. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA last sell?

6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA last sold on Jun 6, 1997 for $188,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA?

6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,143 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA built?

6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA?

6861 Morningside Cir, 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 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA compare to other homes in Johnston 50131?

Among the 7,691 homes in Johnston 50131, it is worth more than 47% of them ($395,367 against a typical $405,922), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($184 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,143 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1996 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 78% 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 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6861 Morningside Cir, Johnston, IA was $5,614. The county assessed it at $377,900.

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