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$347,738$268 / 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 $123,000 on May 22, 1998

8979 CARPENTER CIRCLE DR

CLIVE, IA 50325
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,298 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$348K
$320K low$375K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$123,000 · May 22, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$306,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,600

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.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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 · 180 ft²Patio · 100 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.

M
Indian Hills Junior HighA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Clive Learning AcademyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 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

8979 Carpenter Circle 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 less than 75% of homes in Clive 50325
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Clive 50325
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 74% 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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$188K$1M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$347,738
CheaperTypical $428,759Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,043 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClive 50325Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$347,73825% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26881% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,298 ft²13% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac58% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than198426% of homes53% of homes

About 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr

How much is 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA is $347,738 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $320,188 to $375,288. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA last sell?

8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA last sold on May 22, 1998 for $123,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA?

8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,298 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA built?

8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA?

8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA is assigned to Indian Hills Junior High (middle), rated A-; Valley High School (high), rated B; Clive Learning Academy (elementary), rated A-. All sit in West Des Moines Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8979 Carpenter Circle Dr, Clive, IA compare to other homes in Clive 50325?

Among the 6,773 homes in Clive 50325, it is worth more than 25% of them ($347,738 against a typical $428,759), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($268 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,298 ft² against a typical 2,043 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1984 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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