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$324,337$194 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $252,000 on Jun 8, 2021

8957 FRANKLIN AVE

CLIVE, IA 50325
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,668 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$324K
$295K low$353K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$252,000 · Jun 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,270 (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.$306,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,800

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.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 216 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Crestview School of InquiryD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Indian Hills Junior HighA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.8 mi

District: West Des Moines Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50325These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
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.21,558
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,832 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,374
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,741
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.60%

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How this home compares

8957 Franklin Ave 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 83% of homes in Clive 50325
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Clive 50325
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Clive 50325
  • Older than 93% of homes in Clive 50325

What homes are worth in Clive 50325

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

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$183K$1M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Clive 50325.

How it measures up in Clive 50325

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clive 50325.

Estimated value$324,337
CheaperTypical $425,064Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,668 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 8957 Franklin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClive 50325Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,33717% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19441% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,668 ft²27% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac20% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19687% of homes40% of homes

About 8957 Franklin Ave

How much is 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA is $324,337 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $295,451 to $353,223. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA last sell?

8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA last sold on Jun 8, 2021 for $252,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA?

8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,668 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA built?

8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA?

8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA is assigned to Crestview School of Inquiry (elementary), rated D-; Indian Hills Junior High (middle), rated A-; Valley High School (high), rated B. All sit in West Des Moines Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA compare to other homes in Clive 50325?

Among the 6,773 homes in Clive 50325, it is worth more than 17% of them ($324,337 against a typical $425,064), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($194 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,668 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1968 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 62% 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 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8957 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA was $4,270. The county assessed it at $306,800.

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