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$556,344$204 / 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 92How 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 $520,000 on Nov 10, 2022

7020 FOREST DR

JOHNSTON, IA 50131
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,722 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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

$556K
$512K low$601K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$520,000 · Nov 10, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,906 (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.$517,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$458,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$517,500

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.Colonial
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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 · 120 ft²Porch · 152 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 · 1.1 mi
M
Summit Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 3.4 mi
H
Johnston High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.5 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

7020 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 93% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% 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
$187K$1M

This home is worth more than 78% 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$556,344
CheaperTypical $399,452Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area2,722 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 7020 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohnston 50131Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$556,34478% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20447% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,722 ft²83% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac79% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199018% of homes58% of homes

About 7020 Forest Dr

How much is 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA is $556,344 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $511,559 to $601,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sell?

7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA last sold on Nov 10, 2022 for $520,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,722 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA built?

7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

7020 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 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA compare to other homes in Johnston 50131?

Among the 7,668 homes in Johnston 50131, it is worth more than 78% of them ($556,344 against a typical $399,452), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($204 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,722 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1990 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 93% 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 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 7020 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA was $7,906. The county assessed it at $517,500.

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