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$148,766$149 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $114,000 on Sep 29, 2016

121 COTTONWOOD CT

BURLINGTON, IA 52601
4
Beds
1 / 1
Baths
999 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$149K
$133K low$165K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$114,000 · Sep 29, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,294 (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.$136,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,700

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
CountyDES MOINES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
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, 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.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 144 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.

H
Burlington Community High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Edward Stone Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
North Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Burlington Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52601These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.27,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,904
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

121 Cottonwood Ct 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Burlington 52601
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Des Moines County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Des Moines County

What homes are worth in Burlington 52601

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

This home
$34K$545K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Burlington 52601.

How it measures up in Burlington 52601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 52601.

Estimated value$148,766
CheaperTypical $120,931Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area999 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 121 Cottonwood Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 52601Des Moines County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,76660% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14977% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than999 ft²20% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac33% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than196162% of homes56% of homes

About 121 Cottonwood Ct

How much is 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA is $148,766 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $132,659 to $164,873. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA last sell?

121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA last sold on Sep 29, 2016 for $114,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA?

121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 999 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA built?

121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA?

121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA is assigned to Burlington Community High School (high), rated C-; Edward Stone Middle School (middle), rated D; North Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Burlington Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA compare to other homes in Burlington 52601?

Among the 12,003 homes in Burlington 52601, it is worth more than 60% of them ($148,766 against a typical $120,931), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($149 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 20% of them (999 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1961 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Des Moines County, it is worth more than 51% 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 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA was $2,294. The county assessed it at $136,700.

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