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$195,835$712 / 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 84How 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

POLK CITY, IA 50226
0
Baths
275 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$196K
$165K low$227K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$890 (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.$50,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
H
North Polk High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi
M
North Polk Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 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

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 94% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Polk City 50226
  • Among the smallest homes in Polk City 50226
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Polk City 50226
  • Older than 84% 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.

This home
$149K$1M

This home is worth more than 6% 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$195,835
CheaperTypical $444,989Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$712
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,721 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePolk City 50226Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,8356% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$712almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than275 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac13% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197516% of homes46% of homes

About

How much is , Polk City, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Polk City, IA is $195,835 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $165,116 to $226,554. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Polk City, IA?

, Polk City, IA has 275 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was , Polk City, IA built?

, Polk City, IA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Polk City, IA?

, 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 , 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 6% of them ($195,835 against a typical $444,989), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($712 against a typical $251), it is bigger than almost none of them (275 ft² against a typical 1,721 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1975 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 26% 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 , Polk City, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Polk City, IA was $890. The county assessed it at $50,800.

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