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$152,976$143 / 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 77How 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

705 WALDO ST

POLK CITY, IA 50226
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,072 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$153K
$117K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,922 (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.$169,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$169,000

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.Ranch
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Patio · 224 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
H
North Polk High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi
M
North Polk Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi

District: North Polk Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50226These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,382
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.304 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,536
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,835
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

705 Waldo St 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 98% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Older than 92% of homes in Polk City 50226

What homes are worth in Polk City 50226

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

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$149K$1000K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Polk City 50226.

How it measures up in Polk City 50226

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Polk City 50226.

Estimated value$152,976
CheaperTypical $444,989Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 705 Waldo St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePolk City 50226Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,9762% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1434% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²13% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac11% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19558% of homes28% of homes

About 705 Waldo St

How much is 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA is $152,976 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,198 to $188,754. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA last sell?

705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA last sold on Sep 1, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA?

705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,072 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA built?

705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA?

705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA is assigned to West Elementary School (elementary); North Polk High School (high), rated A; North Polk Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in North Polk Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA compare to other homes in Polk City 50226?

Among the 2,893 homes in Polk City 50226, it is worth more than 2% of them ($152,976 against a typical $444,989), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($143 against a typical $251), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1955 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 13% 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 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 705 Waldo St, Polk City, IA was $2,922. The county assessed it at $169,000.

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