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$281,729$69 / 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 79How 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

FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,080 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.
2.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$282K
$223K low$340K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,592 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$322,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$318,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyJEFFERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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, 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.Porch · 153 ft²

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

M
Fairfield Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.3 mi
E
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 4.8 mi
H
Fairfield High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Fairfield Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52556These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.12,261
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,748
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,261
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

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 82% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Fairfield 52556
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Fairfield 52556
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Fairfield 52556
  • Among the newest homes in Fairfield 52556

What homes are worth in Fairfield 52556

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

This home
$49K$548K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Fairfield 52556.

How it measures up in Fairfield 52556

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfield 52556.

Estimated value$281,729
CheaperTypical $166,898Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area4,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfield 52556Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,72979% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6912% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than4,080 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.8 ac83% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About

How much is , Fairfield, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Fairfield, IA is $281,729 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $223,380 to $340,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Fairfield, IA last sell?

, Fairfield, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Fairfield, IA?

, Fairfield, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 4,080 square feet of living space and a 2.80-acre lot.

When was , Fairfield, IA built?

, Fairfield, IA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve , Fairfield, IA?

, Fairfield, IA is assigned to Fairfield Middle School (middle), rated B-; Washington Elementary School (elementary); Fairfield High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Fairfield Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Fairfield, IA compare to other homes in Fairfield 52556?

Among the 5,313 homes in Fairfield 52556, it is worth more than 79% of them ($281,729 against a typical $166,898), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($69 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,080 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (2.8 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 82% 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 , Fairfield, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Fairfield, IA was $3,592. The county assessed it at $322,700.

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