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$280,404$271 / 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 96How 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 $280,000 on Jul 10, 2026

731 MAIN ST

FAIRFAX, IA 52228
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,036 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$280K
$270K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jul 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,242 (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.$289,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,600

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.Split Foyer
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
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 · 180 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.

H
Prairie Point High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 5.5 mi
E
Prairie Crest ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.7 mi
M
Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 6.3 mi

District: College Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52228These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,282
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,128
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,623
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.61%

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How this home compares

731 Main 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 66% of homes in Fairfax 52228
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Fairfax 52228
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fairfax 52228
  • Older than 71% of homes in Fairfax 52228

What homes are worth in Fairfax 52228

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

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$150K$634K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Fairfax 52228.

How it measures up in Fairfax 52228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfax 52228.

Estimated value$280,404
CheaperTypical $348,434Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$271
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 731 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfax 52228Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,40434% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27185% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²7% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac17% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197829% of homes54% of homes

About 731 Main St

How much is 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA is $280,404 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $270,250 to $290,558. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA last sell?

731 Main St, Fairfax, IA last sold on Jul 10, 2026 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA?

731 Main St, Fairfax, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA built?

731 Main St, Fairfax, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA?

731 Main St, Fairfax, IA is assigned to Prairie Point High School (high), rated D; Prairie Crest Elementary (elementary), rated B; Prairie Point Middle School / 9th Grade Academy (middle), rated B-. All sit in College Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA compare to other homes in Fairfax 52228?

Among the 1,573 homes in Fairfax 52228, it is worth more than 34% of them ($280,404 against a typical $348,434), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($271 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1978 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 61% 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 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 731 Main St, Fairfax, IA was $3,242. The county assessed it at $289,600.

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